Implementing Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Routine Care: Healthcare Practitioners’ Attitude and Perceived Level of Normalization After a Single Information Event

Abstract Understanding implementation-related factors and processes is key to ensuring that Internet-based interventions are embedded in practice provide added value the delivery of evidence-based care. The aim this study was evaluate attitudes towards an cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) intervention for treatment depression as well its level normalization early implementation success (operationalized intention use intervention) among German health care professionals (HCP). Data were collected following onetime information sessions on iCBT tool using Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS) Normalization Process Theory Measure (NoMAD). Influences influences attitude analysed. Most participants ( n = 78; 86.3% clinical psychologists, 9.6% general practitioners) intended future (82.1%) had a moderately positive interventions. perceived (i.e., how integrated practice) moderate overall sample. High appeal, openness iCBT, low requirement it, divergence (perceived difference between current new practices) significant effect normalization. This indicates can be implemented routine mental healthcare. However, might benefit from tailored campaigns clearly highlight effectiveness benefits foster HCPs.