hrp0089p2-p254 | Growth & Syndromes P2 | ESPE2018

Burden and Impacts of Daily Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (r-hGH) Injections in Growth Hormone Deficient (GHD) Paediatric Patients

Loftus Jane , Pleil Andreas , Lamoureux Roger , Turner-Bowker Diane , Yaworsky Andrew , Kelly Masami , Love Emily , McNamara Michelle , Palladino Andrew

Background: Daily r-hGH injection has been safely and effectively used in paediatric patients with GHD for more than 30 years. However, little information is available describing the burden and life impacts experienced by paediatric patients related to daily r-hGH injections.Objective: To identify the burden and impacts of a daily r-hGH injection regimen on the lives of paediatric GHD patients.Methods: A retrospective meta-analysis...