Jgz-richtlijn: 'Signalering van en verwijscriteria bij kleine lichaamslengte' [Guideline for preventive child health care: 'Detection and referral criteria in short stature']
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The main goal of this guideline for preventive child health care (PCHC) is to improve early detection of disorders that induce short stature. Based on research, evidence-based referral criteria for children aged 0-10 years with a short stature were formulated. These criteria are important for all professionals working with children, such as PCHC, general practitioners and paediatricians. Previous referral criteria dated 1997 and titled 'Diagnostics of short stature in children' had a very low specificity and were therefore considerably revised. They should no longer be applied. The guideline also provides information on the cause of short stature, psychosocial aspects and the use of growth hormone.
Topics
Jeugd en GezondheidChild health careClinical practiceGrowth disorderNewbornPatient referralPractice guidelinePreschool childStandardBody HeightChildChild Health ServicesChild, PreschoolFemaleGrowth DisordersHuman Growth HormoneHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleNetherlandsPhysician's Practice PatternsPreventive MedicineReferral and Consultation
TNO Identifier
436052
ISSN
18768784
Source
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 154(18), pp. A2366.
Pages
A2366
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