Nurses’ Performance Regarding Nasogastric Tube Feeding Among Critically Ill Patients

Abstract

Critically ill patients need parenteral or enteral feeding due to the impossibility of feeding them orally. The nasogastric tube is the most used way for administering EF to critically ill patients because of its easier and physiological access.Early EF plays an important role in caring for these patients to ensure optimal recovery(The Spanish Centre for Evidence Based Nursing, 2012). Aim of the study This study aimed to assess nurses’ performance regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critically ill patient. This aim would be achieved through the following: 1. Assess the nurses' knowledge regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critically ill patients. 2. Assess the nurses' practice regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critical ill patients. 3. Assess the nurses' attitude regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critical ill patients.

Research question: 1. What are the nurses' knowledge, practices and attitudes regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critically ill patients at critical care unit? 2. What are the relation between nurses' knowledge, practices and attitudes regarding nasogastric tube feeding among critically ill patients at critical care unit? Research design: A descriptive design used in carrying out the study. Methodology: Setting: