Conclusion:
Spirituality as marked by the meaning of self and inner independence cooperates with the affective states to determine the QoL of patients with CU. Considering patients’ spiritual concerns in the clinical setting is critical in enhancing QoL. No study has ever investigated the role of spirituality in managing patients with urticaria.
Our findings support the impact of poorly controlled urticaria in SpWB and QoL. For many patients, spiritual, existential, or religious beliefs can affect their understanding of illness and can influence treatment decisions. Therefore, clinicians should pay more attention to spirituality among CU patients. We suggest that urticaria guidelines should include specific recommendations on spirituality assessment.
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Table 1 - Patient sample characteristics