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. 2018 Jul 10;4:25. doi: 10.21037/mhealth.2018.05.06

Table 2. Key variables for a systematic approach to implementation and dissemination.

Component Example of methods
Reach (those who might have an eating disorder) Social media
Health care providers
Local community/site activities led by volunteers
Reach & uptake Improve readability/language of screen and feedback to make it very user friendly
Provide motivational interviewing
Introduce testimonials
Increase access to screen, including to underrepresented groups
Expand treatment choices available to the population Increase self-help options
Link to practitioners of teletherapy (increase access to evidence-based practice)
Add Spanish language versions
Add male version
Add version to address overweight or obesity, for a subset for whom weight loss is appropriate
Improve engagement (for those using online programs) Use A/B and other digital design methods to evaluate program feature options
Monitor user satisfaction with components
Develop programs appealing to subpopulations
Personalize
Expand training to providers Provide training in blended therapy
Provide training in evidence-based practice
Reduce cost Automate interventions
Provide self-help
Make interventions more effective
Make training in evidence-based practice available online
Increase efficacy Match user to most effective program
Add programs shown to be effective to treatment options menu