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In 2020, digital health applications (DHA) were introduced in Germany as a novel type of healthcare financed by the statutory health insurance, aiming to detect, monitor, treat, or alleviate disease, injury, or disability. DHA for mental disorders (DHA-MD) intend to support outpatient care. However, there is limited evidence on general practitioners (GPs) perspectives on the use and benefits of DHA-MD in primary care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A mixed-methods study was conducted between January and October 2024, including a nationwide online survey and qualitative interviews with GPs from Germany. Sampling was conducted in collaboration with German practice-based research networks. The questionnaire and interview guide were developed by the study team using the domains of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. 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