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Despite strong evidence supporting guided internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT), adherence to the iFD tool and its uptake across implementing countries remain variable.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This implementation mapping study will be conducted in Germany, Poland, and Spain. Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we aim to identify barriers, facilitators, and country-specific implementation strategies. In Phase 1, we will invite 15 trained iFD user guides to complete an online qualitative survey to explore user experiences and perceived influences on patient uptake and adherence. In Phase 2, three country-specific focus groups will be conducted with trained user guides (one in each country). Survey data will be analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and focus group data will be analyzed using template analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings will be used to develop an iFD implementation manual and country-specific implementation blueprints. These outputs are intended to support consistent and sustainable adoption of this internet-based intervention across participating countries and to improve patient uptake and adherence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Study registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study, including the analysis plan, has been preregistered via the Open Science Framework (internet archive link:\n                      <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" ext-link-type=\"uri\" xlink:href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/osf-registrations-wmbhy-v1\" xlink:type=\"simple\">https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/osf-registrations-wmbhy-v1<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      ) following ethical approval.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  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