hrp0097p1-103 | GH and IGFs | ESPE2023

Assessing the treatment burden and Quality of Life of children receiving daily recombinant Growth Hormone treatment in Greece

Christoforidis Athanasios , Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina , Karachaliou Fotini-Eleni , Chrysis Dionisios , Kanaka – Gantenbein Christina , Skiadas Ioannis , Zisimopoulou Oresteia , Poimenidou Apostolia , Windisch Manfred , Sofiaki Nikoletta , Baxevanidi Evangelia , Evelien Gevers

Background: Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (pGHD) is associated with growth attenuation/deceleration, short stature, delayed bone maturation, and metabolic defects. Daily recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment promotes linear growth and increases growth rate; however, it may present a substantial burden for patients and caregivers. This may lead to low adherence, limiting the clinical effect of treatment. This study assesses the health-related ...