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ea0027p7 | (1) | BSPED2011

Effect of patient choice and hospital tracking on short term growth in children treated with GH therapy

Atapattu Navoda , Casey Angela , Prior Julia , Howarth Isobel , Zia Rani , Akhtar Saeeda , Davies Paul , Kirk Jeremy

Introduction: Most (89%) UK units offer some form of free patient choice for new paediatric patients commencing GH therapy. Initial data indicates that patient choice improves adherence, resulting in improved growth (height velocity) short-term.Objective: To compare outcome measures between patients offered free choice and/or hospital supply (including home services and adherence tracking assessed using ampoule counting) with GH therapy with those who di...