An Investigation on the Phenomenon of Parental Care for Infants Receiving Nutrition via a Nasogastric Tube

Abstract

As the population ages, there is a corresponding rise in the number of patients experiencing dysphagia, leading to an increase in the occurrence of enteral feeding. Healthcare professionals have a crucial role in providing information to patients and caregivers about the different options available for long-term home enteral feeding, helping them make informed decisions. Post-stroke, dysphagia frequently occurs, necessitating the use of a naso-gastric (NG) tube for feeding. NG tubes are commonly displaced, which can result in the inadvertent aspiration of feed or fluids into the respiratory system. Preventive measures for this issue encompass securing NG tubes to the face, utilizing hand mittens, and employing nasal bridles. Despite healthcare professionals seeing superior outcomes with the use of PEG, NGT continued to be the preferred method. Collaborating with patients can strengthen their decision-making regarding enteral nutrition, while enhancing the knowledge and ability of healthcare professionals can improve the consistency of treatment they deliver.