2.2.1. Implementation model

The implementation model of the study will have an especial focus to the Hermes et al. (2019) recommendations which are focused on psychological interventions supported by ICTs.

Hermes and colleagues adapted the taxonomy of outcomes of Proctor (E. Proctor et al., 2011) to the field of psychological interventions supported by ICTs (Hermes et al., 2019). The Proctor's taxonomy highlighted the following outcomes for the implementation process: acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, implementation costs, penetration, and sustainability. However, Hermes et al. (2019) pointed out the lack of successful implementation of Behavioral Intervention Technologies, defined as those electronic devices and services developed to address behaviors, cognitions, and emotional states. Consequently, in order to promote their use in care settings they developed a specific theoretical framework and measurement tool for e-health services implementation. In this study we will follow these recommendations.