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Several frameworks that could apply to DMHTs are available, but they have not been developed with comprehensive methods and have limitations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To address limitations with current frameworks, we aimed to identify existing literature on the categorization of DMHTs, to explore challenges with categorizing DMHTs for specific purposes, and to develop a new conceptual framework.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We used an iterative approach to develop the framework. First, we completed a rapid review of the literature to identify studies that provided domains that could be used to categorize DMHTs. Second, findings from this review and associated issues were discussed by an expert working group, including professionals from a wide range of relevant settings. Third, we synthesized findings to develop a new conceptual framework.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The rapid review identified 3603 unique results, and hand searching identified another 3 potentially relevant papers. Of these, 24 papers were eligible for inclusion, which provided 10 domains to categorize DMHTs. The expert working group proposed a broad framework and based on the findings of the review and group discussions, we developed a new conceptual framework with 8 domains that represent important characteristics of DMHTs. These 8 domains are population, setting, platform or system, purpose, type of approach, human interaction, human responsiveness, and functionality.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This conceptual framework provides a structure for various stakeholders to define the key characteristics of DMHTs. It has been developed with more comprehensive methods than previous attempts with similar aims. 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