Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Criado, Roberta Fachini Jardim
Valle, Solange Olliveira Rodrigues
2020
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. 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.
Article
English
(3-5) ICT; Information and communications technology; Urticaria; Self-management; Apps, applications; CIndU, chronic inducible urticaria; CSU, chronic spontaneous urticaria; CU, chronic urticaria; HCP, healthcare provider; ICT, information and communications technologies; SEM, self-management education; SMS, short messaging service; UAE, United Arab Emirates; UCARE, Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence
The World Allergy Organization Journal ; Vol. 13 (october 2020)
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