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. 2020 Apr 6;7(4):e16817. doi: 10.2196/16817

Table 3.

Barriers to implementation of internet interventions (n=1077).

Characteristic Value, n (%)
Faced by clients

Ability to comprehend concepts and learn self-help techniques 676 (62.8)

Client information and communications technologies illiteracy 516 (47.9)

Low adherence 466 (43.3)

Negative attitudes 417 (38.7)

Scientific evidence (efficacy and cost effectiveness) 362 (33.6)

Costs and access to digital technology and information technology infrastructures 211 (19.6)

Time consumption 28 (2.6)

None 21 (1.9)
Faced by therapists

Scientific evidence (efficacy and cost effectiveness) 670 (66.2)

Adaptation of treatment protocols to the digital environment 665 (61.7)

Low adherence 437 (40.6)

Negative attitudes 416 (38.6)

Clinician information and communications technologies illiteracy 178 (16.5)

Costs and access to digital technology and information technology infrastructures 91 (8.4)

Time consumption 38 (3.5)

None 20 (1.9)