Experts' views on the implementation of digital interventions for eating disorders: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eating disorders (EDs) constitute a considerable burden for individuals and society, but adequate and timely professional treatment is rare. Evidence-based Digital Mental Health Interventions (DMHIs) have the potential both to reduce this treatment gap and to increase treatment effectiveness. However, their integration into routine care is lacking. Understanding practitioners' attitudes towards DMHIs for EDs is crucial for their effective use.

Aims

To investigate the consensus among German ED treatment experts on the relevance of different influencing factors for DMHI use in EDs.

Methods

This Delphi study consisted of two rounds and was conducted online with an initial sample of N = 24 ED experts (M_age=41.96, SD_age=9.92, n = 22 female)

SUBMITTER: Lemmer D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396553 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature