Perception of Adherence to Daily Human Growth Hormone Treatments Among Pediatric and Adolescent Patients in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians and Caregivers.

Akazawa Manabu Daisuke Shima Takahiro Sato Emi Shoji Michael Goddard LoPresti Ryosuke Nishi

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2022)

Approaches to improve adherence to hGH treatment in Japan are continuously needed. While further research is needed to understand factors most likely to improve adherence, availability of a once-weekly treatment is expected to help improve adherence.

Keyphrases

growth hormone
end stage renal disease
endothelial cells
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
young adults
glycemic control
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
insulin resistance
patient reported outcomes
replacement therapy