An opportunity to improve the quality of care for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: A reimagined 3-step real-world study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a debilitating condition of the skin that leads to significant negative impacts on patient quality of life and psychological well-being. Given the complexities of the disease, care of patients with CSU is not always optimal, which presents the medical community with an opportunity to improve.

Objectives

We sought to develop a greater understanding and better management of CSU using insights from real-world clinical practice.

Methods

The study protocol for this 3-step mixed-methods approach is described.

Results

Step 1 (patient factors): Patient electronic medical records using longitudinal data (December 31, 2012, to December 31, 2022) from Endeavor Health System will be analyzed to understand characteristics of

SUBMITTER: Mosnaim G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12814061 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature