2011
DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.11-2-132
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Helping the general physician to improve outcomes after PEG insertion: how we changed our practice

Abstract: -During their careers, most general physicians are involved in the decision-making process for patients that potentially require percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion. However, poor patient selection and less than favourable outcomes are frequently observed in this group. With the aim of identifying and addressing the underlying issues, the PEG service at University Hospital Llandough was radically changed over an eight-year period. The development of a nurse-led pre-assessment service and design… Show more

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“…There is some evidence that education of healthcare staff regarding appropriate use of PEG improves patient selection and reduces mortality [53]. There is some evidence that education of healthcare staff regarding appropriate use of PEG improves patient selection and reduces mortality [53].…”
Section: Education and The Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Referrmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is some evidence that education of healthcare staff regarding appropriate use of PEG improves patient selection and reduces mortality [53]. There is some evidence that education of healthcare staff regarding appropriate use of PEG improves patient selection and reduces mortality [53].…”
Section: Education and The Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Referrmentioning
confidence: 99%