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.
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J Contact Lens Res Sci
July 2024
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago.
Background And Objective: This study determined whether practitioners specializing in keratoconus (KC) adhere to published guidelines for disease management and to what extent comorbid conditions of dry eye, contact lens tolerance, and psychological consequences of KC are formally assessed as part of long-term management.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study used an IRB-approved, Internet-based, REDCap platform. Descriptive statistics are presented.
Front Psychol
January 2025
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Objective: To systematically investigate the effect of Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) on depression, anxiety, fatigue and quality of life (QOL) in patients with breast cancer (BC).
Methods: A systematic review with meta-analysis and qualitative evidence synthesis was performed. Ten databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, JBI Chinese Biomedical database (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, and Wanfang, were searched from the start till August 2023.
BMJ Open
January 2025
Department of Psychology, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden.
Introduction: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a cyclic mood disorder affecting around 2%-5% of women of reproductive age. Pharmacological interventions exist, but many patients with PMDD experience residual symptoms, discontinue medications or refrain from them due to side effects. Thus, non-pharmacological treatments are needed as an alternative or additive treatment strategy.
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January 2025
Department of Health Care Sciences, Marie Cederschiöld University, Stockholm, Sweden.
Objectives: In home-based care for severely ill patients, family caregivers' contributions are crucial. This study aimed to explore how a web-based psychoeducational intervention influences family caregivers' experiences in addressing challenges while caring for a patient with life-threatening illnesses during specialized home care.
Methods: This qualitative study undertook semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of patients with life-threatening illness receiving specialized home care.
JAMA Netw Open
January 2025
Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Importance: Mental health issues among young people are increasingly concerning. Conventional psychological interventions face challenges, including limited staffing, time commitment, and low completion rates.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a low-intensity online intervention on young people in Hong Kong experiencing moderate or greater mental distress.
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