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Purpose. The purpose of this review was to present an in‐depth analysis of literature identifying the extent of dropout from Internet‐based treatment programmes for psychological disorders, and literature exploring the variables associated with dropout from such programmes.

Methods. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PSYCHINFO and PUBMED with the keywords: dropouts, drop out, dropout, dropping out, attrition, premature termination, termination, non‐compliance, treatment, intervention, and program, each in combination with the key words Internet and web. A total of 19 studies published between 1990 and April 2009 and focusing on dropout from Internet‐based treatment programmes involving minimal therapist contact were identified and included in the review.

Results. Dropout ranged from 2 to 83% and a weighted average of 31% of the participants dropped out of treatment. A range of …