A Descriptive Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Nasogastric Tube Feeding to Adult Patient among I Year, BSc. Nursing students
Author(s): 1. R.Jaya, 2. S. Kamali kiruba
Authors Affiliations:
- Nursing tutor, Ganga College of nursing affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Professor, Ganga College of nursing affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical university, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Aim and objectives: To assess the knowledge on Nasogastric tube feeding among selected I Year BSc nursing students.
Methodology: Descriptive Research Design was adopted in order to assess the knowledge regarding specific procedure of Nasogastric tube insertion and feeding, safe techniques.
The dependent variable was individual knowledge on methods of inserting tube, Independent valuable was administration of tube feeding.
The study was conducted for selected I Year B.Sc. nursing students at Ganga College of nursing in Coimbatore. The sample size consisted of 100 students (who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria).
I year B.Sc. Nursing students were included in the study. All other Nursing batch students are excluded from the study, selected by a convenient sampling technique.
Result :This study is aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding Nasogastric tube feeding procedure and prevention of complication among selected I, year B.Sc. Nursing students .and also to teach the methods of confirming correct placement of the tube, and proper care to prevent the infection and aspiration while administering feed Among selected 100 BSc nursing I year students 40% of students ware having moderate knowledge (51-74%), 10 % of students were having inadequate knowledge (≤50%),50% of students were having adequate knowledge regarding Nasogastric tube feeding
Conclusion:The study was aimed to enhance their knowledge on Nasogastric tube feeding,and also make them to gain knowledge about procedures, techniques, methods to find out the proper placement of tube, position, different types and size ,color of NG tube, immediate management, Do’s and Dont’s,importance of personal productive equipment,This study has important implications, to prevent the risk of infection and complication, and to enhance the selected nursing students knowledge in administration of feeding through NG tube, maintenance of intake and out put, prevention of infection and complication.
R.Jaya, S. Kamali kiruba(2025); A Descriptive Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Nasogastric Tube Feeding to Adult Patient among I Year, BSc. Nursing students
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