A Program‐Led Motivational App ( <scp>MI</scp> ‐Coach: <scp>ED</scp> ) for Eating Disorder Waitlists: Findings From a Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Trial

Findings suggest that MI-Coach: ED was acceptable among users who engaged, while feasibility was substantially influenced by system-level recruitment constraints and variable participant engagement. Observed engagement patterns were lower than those reported for general mental health apps but consistent with prior digital ED intervention literature, underscoring the importance of disorder-specific feasibility benchmarks. Results will inform ongoing refinements and implementation strategies for a future randomized trial.

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International Journal of Eating Disorders
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2026-02-06
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.70053
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Digital Mental Health Interventions
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A Program‐Led Motivational App ( MI ‐Coach: ED ) for Eating Disorder Waitlists: Findings From a Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Trial

Amané Halicki-Asakawa, Emily Fuller, Maya Libben
International Journal of Eating Disorders
Digital Mental Health Interventions
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A Program‐Led Motivational App ( MI ‐Coach: ED ) for Eating Disorder Waitlists: Findings From a Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Trial

Amané Halicki-Asakawa, Emily Fuller, Maya Libben
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Abstract

Findings suggest that MI-Coach: ED was acceptable among users who engaged, while feasibility was substantially influenced by system-level recruitment constraints and variable participant engagement. Observed engagement patterns were lower than those reported for general mental health apps but consistent with prior digital ED intervention literature, underscoring the importance of disorder-specific feasibility benchmarks. Results will inform ongoing refinements and implementation strategies for a future randomized trial.

International Journal of Eating Disorders
University of British Columbia (CA), University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (CA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 70%
Digital Mental Health Interventions
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