Development of a pathway to facilitate gastrostomy insertion for patients with MND.
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.
Oliver
David
D
Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kent, UK. david.oliver@medwaypct.nhs.uk
Bell
Jenny
J
Gallagher
Donal
D
Newton
Jenny
J
Rackham
Claire
C
Swannick
Jackie
J
Thompson
Sheila
S
D019091:Critical Pathways; D003679:Deglutition; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000451:nursing*