Basic Research to Identify Application Criterion for Korean Version of FSFI as an Assessment Tool for Clinical Trial of Sexual Dysfunction in Female

여성의 성기능장애 평가 척도인 한글판 FSFI 척도의 임상시험 적용 기준에 관한 기초 연구

Purpose: To confirm reference value for Korean version of FSFI in selecting subjects for clinical trial of sexual dysfunction in female. Methods: Purpose of the research was explained and anonymity was guaranteed to 41 women enlisted in 6 oriental medical clinics in Seoul and Incheon province and the scores for Korean version of FSFI which participants made out themselves were analyzed so that mean value and the distribution could be investigated. Results: Mean value for Korean version of FSFI of 40 participants scored 26.32 and from this score, the participants of clinical trial were enlisted to confirm whether or not the mean value could be applied. Conclusion: The mean value for Korean version of FSFI, which scored 26 might be acceptable as a criterion for selecting participants in clinical trial of sexual dysfunction.