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Advancing the Management of Paediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency -The 4 W's and the Role of Digital Health and Patient Support

Authors:
Paul Dimitri
Abel López-Bermejo
Indraneel Banerjee
In-Hyuk Jung
Marta Ciaccio
Bassam Saleh Bin-Abbas
Antonio De Arriba
Edoardo Vergani
Sandro Loche
Ekaterina Koledova
Azriyanti Anuar Zaini

Keywords: adherence monitoring; digital health; growth hormone treatment; patient engagement; paediatric endocrinology; patient support programs.

Abstract:
Optimizing care for children with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) is a priority in paediatric endocrinology. This article summarizes insights from an expert advisory board that explored the “4 W’s” of GHD management: who needs the most support, what issues are critical, when to intervene, and why it matters. Key recommendations included early intervention, personalized support programs, and the use of digital tools to enhance adherence and outcomes. The board also highlighted the need for further research on long-term impacts, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven analytics, and remote monitoring, including psychosocial considerations.

Pages: 54 to 57

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: May 18, 2025

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-68558-270-8

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from May 18, 2025 to May 22, 2025