Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mindfulness based interventions (MBI) may be an effective treatment for sexual dysfunction among men and women. A literature review identified seven trials for sexual dysfunction and MBI. Of these, four trials were Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) including a control-group wait list and three studie...
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| description | Mindfulness based interventions (MBI) may be an effective treatment for sexual dysfunction among men and women. A literature review identified seven trials for sexual dysfunction and MBI. Of these, four trials were Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) including a control-group wait list and three studies used within-subjects design. A meta-analysis synthesized the results across these trials which demonstrated an overall low to moderate effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.55). Moderate heterogeneity between studies was evident with possible publication bias. Sub-group analysis revealed differences between study weights, where overall higher effect sizes were found among RCTs (d = 0.65) than within subject design studies (d = 0.27). However, within subject design studies tended to include pre and post-physiological measurements (e.g. vaginal photoplethysmography), which may provide a more precise evaluation of the benefits of MBI, rather than studies based on self-report measures only. This review identified a gender inequality in which clinical trials predominated among women compared to men with a 6:1 ratio. Whilst MBI looks promising, significantly more research is needed, particularly among men, so that science, practice and policy can develop an understanding of the potential benefits of non-prescription intervention alternatives, or as a biopsychosocial adjunct, such as MBI, in support of those experiencing sexual dysfunction. |
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| spelling | oai:repository.londonmet.ac.uk:63952023-10-30T15:28:08Z http://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/6395/ Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis Banbury, Samantha Lusher, Joanne Snuggs, Sarah Chandler, Chris 150 Psychology 610 Medicine & health Mindfulness based interventions (MBI) may be an effective treatment for sexual dysfunction among men and women. A literature review identified seven trials for sexual dysfunction and MBI. Of these, four trials were Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) including a control-group wait list and three studies used within-subjects design. A meta-analysis synthesized the results across these trials which demonstrated an overall low to moderate effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.55). Moderate heterogeneity between studies was evident with possible publication bias. Sub-group analysis revealed differences between study weights, where overall higher effect sizes were found among RCTs (d = 0.65) than within subject design studies (d = 0.27). However, within subject design studies tended to include pre and post-physiological measurements (e.g. vaginal photoplethysmography), which may provide a more precise evaluation of the benefits of MBI, rather than studies based on self-report measures only. This review identified a gender inequality in which clinical trials predominated among women compared to men with a 6:1 ratio. Whilst MBI looks promising, significantly more research is needed, particularly among men, so that science, practice and policy can develop an understanding of the potential benefits of non-prescription intervention alternatives, or as a biopsychosocial adjunct, such as MBI, in support of those experiencing sexual dysfunction. Informa UK Limited 2023 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/6395/1/MINDFULNESSSYSREVIEWMETA.pdf Banbury, Samantha, Lusher, Joanne, Snuggs, Sarah and Chandler, Chris (2023) Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 38 (4). pp. 534-555. ISSN 1468-1749 https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.1883578 10.1080/14681994.2021.1883578 |
| spellingShingle | 150 Psychology 610 Medicine & health Banbury, Samantha Lusher, Joanne Snuggs, Sarah Chandler, Chris Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title | Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Mindfulness-based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | mindfulness based therapies for men and women with sexual dysfunction a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | 150 Psychology 610 Medicine & health |
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