Original Article
International Journal of Impotence Research advance online publication 28 February 2008; doi: 10.1038/ijir.2008.3
Evaluation of an internet-based psychological intervention for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
M P McCabe1, E Price1, L Piterman2 and D Lording3
- 1School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
- 2Department of General Practice, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- 3Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Correspondence: Professor MP McCabe, School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria 3125, Australia. E-mail: marita.mccabe@deakin.edu.au
Received 7 September 2007; Revised 18 January 2008; Accepted 23 January 2008; Published online 28 February 2008.
Abstract
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.
Keywords:
erectile dysfunction, internet therapy, psychological, relationship satisfaction
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