title: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG): the role and perspective of nurses.
abstract: The decision to start long-term feeding using a PEG tube can be very difficult, particularly when the benefits are uncertain. This study used semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions of 17 nurses of their role in making the decision to commence PEG feeding.
authors.affiliation: MSc Gerontological Practice, University of Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander