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The purpose of this formative usability pilot study was to assess the user experience and functionality of MINDSET 2.0, an enhanced cross-platform online version of MINDSET, among a sample of patients with epilepsy prior to feasibility testing within neurology clinic settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n MINDSET 2.0 comprised an updated cross-platform architecture for easier accessibility and added quality of life, cognitive function, and social determinants assessments. User experience and functionality were assessed in January 2022. Six patients with epilepsy in Texas (n=4) and Arizona (n=2) participated in individual online usability sessions, completing a sociodemographic survey, accessing all components of MINDSET, and then completing usability rating scales and an exit interview. 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An inconsistency in algorithm branched logic was identified that related to translating depression scores into recommendations for depression self-management programming.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The results replicated usability findings from earlier versions of MINDSET but also catalyzed adjustments to user survey response options and algorithm repair. 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