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Abstract
Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is a common practice in Intensive care Units (ICUs). The aim of study was to assess nurses’ performance regarding nasogastric tube feeding in Intensive Care Units. A descriptive correlation design was used in this study. 100 of nurses who provide care to patients with nasogastric tube in all ICUs at Zagazig University Hospitals were included. Two tools were used for collection of data, first questionnaire sheet to collect knowledge about socio demographic characteristics of study nurses and questions to assess nurses’ knowledge regarding insertion of nasogastric tube and feeding administering, and questions to determine factors which affect nurses’ practice regarding nasogastric tube feeding. Second tool was an observational checklist to assess nurses’ practice a- before, during, and after insertion of nasogastric tube. b- Before, during and after feeding administering. The study finding revealed that socio demographic characteristics were negative correlation with nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding insertion of NGT and feeding administering. Also, the statistical significant relation between total knowledge and total practice concluded that nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge about insertion of NGT and during feeding, and their level of practice was unsatisfactory about NGT insertion and feeding administering. Moreover, the most common factors which affect nurses’ practice were lack of their knowledge, shortage of nursing staff; worry to be infected, etc. It can be concluded that the majority of nurses in intended ICUs did not apply the most recommended nursing practices regarding nasogastric tube insertion and feeding administering. It is recommended to provide a training program for all nurses who provide care to critically ill patients in ICUs, periodic evaluation of nurses’ practice.