IMPACT OF STRUCTURED TRAINING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG CAREGIVERS DEALING WITH LONG TERM NASOGASTRIC TUBE PATIENTS
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Keywords
Structured Training Program, Caregivers, Caregivers’ Knowledge, caregivers’ Practices, Long Term Nasogastric Tube
Abstract
Background: The rise in long-term nasogastric tube (NGT) use, driven by conditions like dysphagia and neurological disorders, underscores the need for effective caregiver support. Caregivers face multifaceted responsibilities, including technical proficiency, complication management, and psychosocial support. Standardized and comprehensive caregiver education is crucial to ensure high-quality care for individuals dependent on NGTs for extended periods. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the impact of structured training program on level of knowledge and practices among caregiver dealing with long term nasogastric tube patients.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental study design was conducted among 36 caregivers during the months from April 2023 to November 2023 at Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences, Lahore General Hospital Lahore. Purposive sampling was used to collect the data who met specific criteria. Various tools, including knowledge questionnaire and checklists, were employed to collect data from caregivers, covering demographics, knowledge, and practices. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25.
Results: The results of study revealed that majority of participants 24(66.7%) were female and majority16 (44.4%) were aged between 31 to 40 years. Gender of caregivers has no association with mother language and education level. The study revealed that Pre-intervention, males scored significantly higher (45.42±17.90) than females (33.13±9.53) with p-value 0.032. While in post-intervention, no significant difference was observed between males (89.58±10.97) and females (83.96±19.05) with p-value 0.562. Pre-intervention practices showed non-significant gender differences (male: 43.06±22.42, female: 36.46±15.51, p=0.518). Similarly, post-intervention practices remained non-significant between males (83.33±12.31) and females (84.03±11.24, p=0.728).
Conclusion: In conclusion, the study demonstrates a significant improvement in caregivers' knowledge and practices regarding nasogastric tube care after the educational intervention. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing caregivers' awareness of critical aspects related to nasogastric tube management and enteral feeding procedures.
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Muhammad Saifullah
MSN Student at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Madiha Mukhtar
Assistant Professor at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan