Monitoring of concordance in growth hormone therapy.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Concordance with growth hormone (GH) therapy in 75 children was objectively assessed using data on GP prescriptions over 12 months. 23% missed >2 injections/week. Lower concordance was associated with longer duration on GH therapy (p<0.005), lack of choice of delivery device (p<0.005) and short prescription durations (p<0.005), and predicted lower height velocities (p<0.05).
Medical subject headings
- Growth Disorders
- Human Growth Hormone
- Patient Compliance