a School of Psychology , Deakin University , Melbourne , Australia.
J Sex Marital Ther. 2014;40(1):58-68. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2012.675020. Epub 2013 Jun 14.
Because of the embarrassment that can surround female sexual dysfunctions, online interventions offer an anonymous and private treatment alternative. Recently, an online cognitive-behavioral treatment for female sexual dysfunctions was evaluated. Although significant improvements were observed in sexual functioning, the treatment was primarily a behavioral intervention because of difficulties with engaging participants in cognitive therapy over e-mail. To address this limitation, the use of chat groups was incorporated into a new online treatment for female sexual dysfunctions-the PursuingPleasure program. Thirty-eight women participated in the PursuingPleasure chat groups. The goals of the chat groups were to address and overcome challenges as women progressed through PursuingPleasure and to create a social support network where group therapy processes could be used. The chat groups aimed to address misunderstandings, monitor changes, and receive feedback. A qualitative analysis of the chat groups revealed that they helped to facilitate the cognitive-affective aspects of the program, as well as fulfill their other intended functions. This study demonstrates how the use of chat groups in the online treatment of female sexual dysfunctions is a useful addition to Internet-based treatment. Feedback suggests that the chat groups were one of the most helpful aspects of the program, although a small group of women reported finding the groups unhelpful.
由于女性性功能障碍可能带来的尴尬，在线干预提供了一种匿名和隐私的治疗选择。最近，一种在线认知行为疗法被用于治疗女性性功能障碍。尽管在性功能方面观察到了显著的改善，但由于通过电子邮件让参与者参与认知疗法存在困难，该治疗主要还是一种行为干预。为了解决这一限制，聊天群组被纳入一种新的女性性功能障碍在线治疗方法——追求愉悦计划。38 名女性参加了追求愉悦聊天群组。聊天群组的目标是在女性完成追求愉悦的过程中解决和克服挑战，并创建一个社会支持网络，以便可以使用团体治疗过程。聊天群组旨在解决误解、监测变化并获得反馈。对聊天群组的定性分析表明，它们有助于促进该计划的认知情感方面，以及实现其他预期功能。这项研究表明，在女性性功能障碍的在线治疗中使用聊天群组是互联网治疗的一个有用补充。反馈表明，聊天群组是该计划最有帮助的方面之一，尽管一小部分女性报告说发现群组没有帮助。
