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UNLABELLED: This article presents the findings of a 6-month service evaluation following the addition of a computed tomography (CT) abdomen scan to the gastrostomy placement pathway for patients with motor neurone disease (MND). BACKGROUND: several patients had failed percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placements. A CT scan was introduced to identify if it would be possible to place a PEG or another gastrostomy such as a radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG). AIMS: To assess cost-effectiveness of adding a CT scan to the pathway and evaluate if it was improving patient experience. METHOD: Data from 1 February 2024 to 1 August 2024 indicated when the PEG was planned, CT outcomes and whether the gastrostomy was successful. RESULTS: Results from patients (n=19) showed changes from the CT scan for 4 patients; 18 patients had a successful gastrostomy. There were cost savings from the implementation of the CT scan. There were minimal differences reported by patients in post-procedural complications. CONCLUSION: Incorporating a CT scan before gastrostomy procedures for patients with MND can enhance planning, reduce failures, and improve patient outcomes. Cost savings were evident.

Original publication

DOI

10.12968/bjon.2024.0337

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Nurs

Publication Date

17/04/2025

Volume

34

Pages

S4 - S8

Keywords

Cost efficiency, Gastrostomy, Gastrostomy computed tomography (CT), Motor neurone disease, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), Radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG), Humans, Gastrostomy, Motor Neuron Disease, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Male, Female, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Aged, Middle Aged