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Craig D, Fayter D, Stirk L, et al. Growth Monitoring for Short Stature: Update of a Systematic Review and Economic Model. Southampton (UK): NIHR Journals Library; 2011 Feb. (Health Technology Assessment, No. 15.11.)

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Growth Monitoring for Short Stature: Update of a Systematic Review and Economic Model.

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Aim

To compare different screening rules and/or referral cut-offs for the identification of children with disorders of short stature.

Objectives of the assessment

The primary aim of the report was to update the earlier economic model to reflect new monitoring strategies. The two main objectives were:

  • to update a previous systematic review in order to identify and synthesise studies that compare referral strategies and/or screening rules for growth monitoring2
  • to revisit the structure of the economic model and update it to reflect the inclusion of identified strategies.
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Bookshelf ID: NBK100727

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