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.
Authors
- Amané Halicki-Asakawa
- Emily Fuller
- Maya Libben
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.70053
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research