hrp0095fc7.6 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2022

The Multifaceted Burden Experienced by Caregivers of Individuals With Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: Findings from the CARE-BBS Study

Forsythe Elizabeth , Mallya Usha M. , Yang Min , Caroline , Lynn Mary , Grea Ali , Po Jeremy , Haqq Andrea M.

Background: Caregivers of patients with Bardet Biedl syndrome (BBS) face substantial burden from highly prevalent features of the disease, namely hyperphagia, or uncontrollable hunger, and obesity. However, the burden experienced by caregivers of individuals with BBS is not well characterized.Methods: A multicountry cross-sectional survey of caregivers of individuals with BBS was conducted to quantify the burden experien...