The usage, quality and relevance of information and communications technologies in patients with chronic urticaria: A UCARE study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic urticaria (CU) is characterized by itchy recurrent wheals, angioedema, or both for 6 weeks or longer. CU can greatly impact patients' physical and emotional quality of life. Patients with chronic conditions are increasingly seeking information from information and communications technologies (ICTs) to manage their health. The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of usage and preference of ICTs from the perspective of patients with CU.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 1800 patients were recruited from primary healthcare centers, university hospitals or specialized clinics that form part of the UCARE (Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence) network throughout 16 countries. Patients were >12 years old and had physician-diagnosed ch

SUBMITTER: Maurer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7606865 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature