title: Development of a pathway to facilitate gastrostomy insertion for patients with MND.
abstract: A pathway has been developed using a multidisciplinary group from within specialist palliative care to ensure a comprehensive approach to the insertion of gastromy tubes for patients with motor neurone disease (MND) with swallowing difficulties. The pathway has ensured that there is a coordinated approach and the professionals involved are clear as to their responsibilities in the discussion and planning of the insertion, ensuring the best support for the patient and family.
authors.affiliation: Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kent, UK. david.oliver@medwaypct.nhs.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: Donal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rackham
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Swannick
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D003679:Deglutition; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000451:nursing*