Impact of transitional care on endocrine and anthropometric parameters in Prader–Willi syndrome. Issue 5 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paepegaey, A C; Coupaye, M; Jaziri, A; Ménesguen, F; Dubern, B; Polak, M; Oppert, J M; Tauber, M; Pinto, G; Poitou, C
• Is Part Of: Endocrine connections. Volume 7:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 663
• Page End: 672
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Prader–Willi syndrome -- transition -- GH treatment -- obesity; Endocrinology -- Periodicals; 616.4005
• DOI: 10.1530/EC-18-0089
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-3614

Abstract

Abstract : Context: The transition of patients with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) to adult life for medical care is challenging because of multiple comorbidities, including hormone deficiencies, obesity and cognitive and behavioral disabilities. Objective: To assess endocrine management, and metabolic and anthropometric parameters of PWS adults who received ( n = 31) or not ( n = 64) transitional care, defined as specialized pediatric care followed by a structured care pathway to a multidisciplinary adult team. Patients and study design: Hormonal and metabolic parameters were retrospectively recorded in 95 adults with PWS (mean ± s.d. age 24.7 ± 8.2 years, BMI: 39.8 ± 12.1 kg/m²) referred to our Reference Center and compared according to transition. Results: Among the entire cohort, 35.8% received growth hormone (GH) during childhood and 16.8% had a GH stimulation test after completion of growth. In adulthood, 14.7% were treated with GH, 56.8% received sex-hormone therapy, whereas 91.1% were hypogonadic and 37.9% had undergone valid screening of the corticotropic axis. The main reason for suboptimal endocrine management was marked behavioral disorders. Patients receiving transitional care were more likely to have had a GH stimulation test and hormonal substitutions in childhood. They also had a lower BMI, percentage of fat mass, improved metabolic parameters and fewer antidepressant treatments. Transitional care remained significantly associated with these parameters in multivariate analysis when adjusted on GH treatment. Conclusion: A coordinated care pathway with specialized pediatric care and transition to a multidisciplinary adult team accustomed to managing complex disability including psychiatric troubles are associated with a better health status in adults with PWS.