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Table 5 Summary of themes

From: Acceptability of a technology-supported and solution-focused intervention (DIALOG+) for chronic depression: views of service users and clinicians

DIALOG+ structure

 Clarity & focus

 Getting a whole picture

 Constraints of the format

Therapeutic communication

 Topics Reminder

 Opening new conversations

 Disrupting the flow

 Losing personal touch

Reflecting and monitoring

 Reflecting on strengths & difficulties

 Mapping change

 Quantifying feelings

Empowerment and powerlessness

 Taking ownership of recovery

 Setting & achieving goals

 Becoming discouraged

 Feeling scrutinised

The impact of technology

 Transparency & accessibility

 Therapeutic aid & hindrance

 Technical competence & issues