title: The effectiveness of an Internet-based psychological treatment program for female sexual dysfunction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  There has been limited evaluation of the effectiveness of psychological interventions for female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Furthermore, none of these studies have evaluated the effectiveness of these programs delivered over the Internet.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The current study evaluated an Internet-based psychological treatment program for FSD. Revive consisted of three well-established and validated treatment components: communication skills training, sensate focus exercises, and regular contact with a therapist.
  
  
  METHODS
  Outcome measures included: the Female Sexual Function Index; the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale; the Sexual Function Scale; and the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships.
  
  
  METHODS
  In total, 39 women (17 in treatment group and 22 in control group) completed the program. The mean age for the treatment group was 34.91 (standard deviation [SD] = 10.27) and 33.30 years (SD = 9.34) for the control group.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results demonstrated that women who completed treatment reported improved sexual and relationship functioning in comparison with those who received no treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These findings highlight the suitability of the Internet for providing psychological treatment for FSD and for targeting the individual and relationship factors often associated with these disorders.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Marita P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: McCabe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007989:Libido; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome