hrp0095p1-98 | GH and IGFs | ESPE2022

Supporting the mental wellbeing of caregivers of children under growth hormone treatment: mix-methods evaluation of the Adhera® Caring Program.

de Arriba Antonio , Fernandez-Luque Luis , Alice Chicchi Giglioli Irene , Luis González-Sanz Pedro , Vara Marta , Morte Patricia , Hors-Fraile Santiago

Background: The emotional distress of caregivers (i.e., parents) of children with long-term conditions affects their self-management behaviors, including treatment adherence. These conditions are diverse and prevalent, including diabetes, obesity, and growth hormone disorders (GHD). The caregivers’ emotional well-being is then a core aspect of their own quality of life, and their children’s. Emerging digital therapeutics solutions may improve such ...