Evaluation of an internet-based psychological intervention for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Recent research on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) has focused on medical interventions, in particular oral medications. The current study examined the effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for this condition. In total, 31 men (12 in treatment group, 19 in control...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of impotence research 2008-05, Vol.20 (3), p.324-330
Hauptverfasser:	McCabe, M P, Price, E, Piterman, L, Lording, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Care and treatment Case-Control Studies Diagnosis Erectile dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction - psychology Erectile Dysfunction - therapy Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Health aspects Humans Impotence Internet Male Medical sciences Medicine Medicine & Public Health original-article Patient Satisfaction Psychotherapy Psychotherapy - methods Quality of Life Reproductive Medicine rology Surveys and Questionnaires Urology Wellness programs
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Zusammenfassung:	Recent research on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) has focused on medical interventions, in particular oral medications. The current study examined the effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for this condition. In total, 31 men (12 in treatment group, 19 in control group) completed the program. The results demonstrated that men who completed the program reported improved erectile functioning and sexual relationship satisfaction and quality. The implications of these findings for the treatment of ED are discussed.
ISSN:	0955-9930 1476-5489
DOI:	10.1038/ijir.2008.3