Objectives This study aimed to explore the decision-making process leading up to
gastrostomy insertion from the perspective of the patients and their informal carers …

Objectives This study explores the experience of gastrostomy insertion from the perspective
of the patients and their informal carers. Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support …

Objectives Gastrostomy decision making is a complicated, multifaceted process for people
with motor neuron disease (MND). This study explored demographic and disease-related …

Background People with motor neuron disease (pwMND) are routinely offered gastrostomy
feeding tube placement and (non‐invasive and invasive) ventilation to manage the …

Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support MND patients with dysphagia. In this
paper we review three main methods of gastrostomy insertion (PEG, RIG, PIG); conduct a …

Background Gastrostomy feeding is commonly used to support patients with amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis who develop severe dysphagia. Although recommended by both the …

AIM: To examine factors influencing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) uptake
and outcomes in motor neuron disease (MND) in a tertiary care centre. METHODS: Case …

Background Gastrostomy is recommended in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for long-term
nutritional support, however, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and healthcare …

Aims: To describe the frequency, timing and outcome from gastrostomy in amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis/motor neurone disease (ALS/MND). Methods: The Scottish MND Register, a …

This was a qualitative research study of parental perceptions of gastrostomy feeding before
surgery using an in-depth interview in the parental home to examine the factors parents …