hrp0098p2-151 | GH and IGFs | ESPE2024

Quality of Life and Treatment Burden of Greek children and adolescents with growth hormone deficiency

Christoforidis Athanasios , Karachaliou Fotini-Eleni , Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina , Chrysis Dionisios , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Baxevanidi Evangelia , Skiadas Ioannis , Zisimopoulou Oresteia , Tsilakis Dimitris , Poimenidou Apostolia , Vlachopapadopoulou Elpis-Athina

Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (pGHD) is a rare disorder characterized by inadequate growth hormone secretion. Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is the current standard of care; however, daily injections may represent a burden to patients and caregivers, affecting patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study evaluated the HRQoL of Greek patients receiving daily rhGH, and the burden of patients and caregivers. This cross-sectional study enrolled...