hrp0098p1-153 | GH and IGFs 2 | ESPE2024

Enhancing growth hormone treatment adherence in Argentina: A patient support programme approach

Reza Assefi Aria , Lourdes Crespo Maria , Chiarpenello Javier , van Dommelen Paula , Debicki Matías , Koledova Ekaterina

Background: Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of measuring and achieving optimal adherence to growth hormone treatment in patients with growth disorders. However, there is still a paucity of research on how treatment adherence can be improved in patients with suboptimal adherence.Aim: To classify the causes of suboptimal adherence and collaborate with patients and caregivers to improve adherence.<p cla...

hrp0098p1-155 | GH and IGFs 2 | ESPE2024

World-wide use of the Growzen™ Buddy smartphone app to improve adherence in patients receiving recombinant human growth hormone therapy

van Dommelen Paula , Reza Assefi Aria , Chiarpenello Javier , Debicki Matías , Su Pen-Hua , Chen Ruby , Koledova Ekaterina

Background: The Growzen™ Buddy app was developed to improve adherence to recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) therapy among patients with growth disorders. This app sends alerts for injection timings and allows patients and their caregivers to self-monitor growth, develop a treatment routine, improve adherence, and ultimately take ownership of treatment outcomes. The app also contains a library of educational resources designed to empower patients to...