Adherence, Attitudes and Beliefs of Growth Hormone Deficient Patients – A Questionnaire-based Cohort Study

Discussion Most often, misinformation causes patients to refuse GHRT. Possibly the understanding of their condition and consequences of non-treatment is limited. To improve adherence more focused educational and behavioural strategies may be needed. Willingness to begin a therapy with LAGH was lower than expected (36%). The reasons for reluctance against LAGH need to be elucidated. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - July 1, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amereller, Felix Schilbach, Katharina Schopohl, Jochen St örmann, Sylvère Tags: Article Source Type: research