Anticipated benefits for MND practice and policy
Improved engagement of patients and families in care
Improved patient health literacy
Timely and well-informed treatment decisions, leading to proactive symptom management
Implementation of proactive approach to symptom management
Enhancement of multidisciplinary team care
Knowledge transfer of clinically useful information
Promotion of evidence-based practice
Improved organisational efficiency
Cost savings from reduced emergency admissions
Improved use of resources
Knowledge transfer from research directly to organisations
Links policy to clinical work
Incorporation of evidence-based research into policy
Tools incorporate policy unique to each country
Consolidation of international MND research community
Support for international MND healthcare community
Decision tool dissemination to other deteriorating neurological conditions
MND, motor neurone disease.