Managing Paediatric Growth Disorders: Integrating Technology Into a Personalised Approach

Managing Paediatric Growth Disorders: Integrating Technology Into a Personalised Approach J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2019 Nov 20;: Authors: Child J, Davies C, Frost K, McDermid E, Pidcock R, Weinman J, Savage MO Abstract Long-term growth management can be challenging for patients, families and healthcare professionals (HCP). Personalised optimal responses to growth hormone (GH) therapy depend on the creation of a good working relationship between the patient and family and the HCPs responsible for care. Current unmet needs in growth management will be discussed, focusing on the likelihood of a poor growth response and its identification and management with emphasis on the importance of good adherence to GH therapy. Digital tools are now available to record injections and communicate accurate adherence data to the HCP and patient. Psychological barriers to good adherence will be covered with techniques identified to change behaviour to improve outcome. Motivational interviewing is a valuable skill, which needs teaching to both medical and nursing HCPs for enhanced quality of the relationship with the patient and family. Key messages are first the importance of personalised care with the HCP using acquired psychological skills to prevent and manage poor adherence. Secondly, the human–eHealth partnership is necessary to maximise the benefit of new digital tools involved in successful growth management. PMID: 31744271 [PubM...
Source: JCRPE Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Tags: J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol Source Type: research