Internet- and mobile-based psychological interventions for sexual dysfunctions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent and undertreated. Internet- and mobile-based psychological interventions (IMIs) could be a promising addition to close this treatment gap, given their accessibility, anonymity, and scalability. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the efficacy of IMIs for sexual dysfunctions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in August 2021 on randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of IMIs on sexual functioning and satisfaction compared to a control condition. Twelve RCTs with 14 comparisons were reviewed with six IMIs targeting female and six IMIs targeting male sexual dysfunctions and n = 952 participants were evaluated in the meta-analysis. IMIs were significantly more effective than control conditions (k = 11 waitli

SUBMITTER: Zarski AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9463146 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature