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Implementation

Introduce between-session care
with clarity and choice.

A plain-language conversation guide covering purpose, participation, privacy, review timing, and urgent-support routes.

Lead with the client’s goal

Introduce the workflow in relation to something the client already wants to change. Avoid leading with the software. “You mentioned wanting to notice the pattern earlier” is more meaningful than “Our practice has a new app.”

A conversation you can adapt

“Between appointments, I can send one small activity or check-in connected to what we are working on. You choose whether to use it, and we can change it based on what helps. I usually review updates [state your actual timing]. For anything urgent, use [state the practice’s urgent route]. Would you like to see what the first step looks like?”

Use your own voice, and keep the purpose, choice, review timing, and support route intact.

Explain privacy in practical terms

Tell clients what information the tool collects, what reaches the practice, who on the team may see it, and how notifications appear. Ask about shared phones, family access, email privacy, and accessibility needs. Point to the full privacy notice without relying on it as the only explanation.

Agree on a simple working agreement

  • What activity or check-in may be sent.
  • How often it should happen.
  • Which reminders are welcome.
  • When the provider reviews updates.
  • How the client can ask a routine question.
  • What to do for urgent or emergency help.
  • How to pause, change, or stop participation.

Make the first experience easy

Send the invitation while you are together when possible. Confirm it arrived, let the client choose notification settings, and assign one short activity. Avoid using the first interaction to demonstrate every capability.

Review the experience—not just the task

At the next appointment, ask whether the workflow felt clear, private, and useful. Check whether reminders arrived at a good time and whether the effort matched expectations. Update the plan openly. This establishes that client feedback shapes the service.

Sources and further reading

  1. Lewis et al. (2020), technology-supported routine outcome monitoring and measurement-based care review
Put the guidance into practice

Create a calmer rhythm between appointments.

See how Habit of Care helps providers plan the next step, guide follow-through, and return to the next appointment prepared.