Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on the Knowledge of Caregivers Regarding Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Neurological Patients at Selected Hospitals
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2026.v17i03.002Abstract
Background: Nasogastric Tube (NGT) feeding involves inserting a radio-opaque, fine-bore, flexible tube into the stomach through the nose. It is used to administer medication and nutritional support orally to people who are unable to swallow or meet their nutritional demands. Methods: The single-group pretest post-test pre-experimental, quantitative evaluative approach was chosen for this study. The research was carried out by the caregiver of the neurological patient at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBR) Hospital, Wardha, India. Results: In order to measure the knowledge of the 90 caregivers of neurological patients, a systematic knowledge questionnaire was employed to collect data from them. The study's key findings indicate that whereas 12.22% of caregivers of neurological patients had poor awareness, 87.78% had average knowledge. The knowledge score on the post-test was 40% excellent, 55.56% very good and 4.44% good. The pretest and post-test knowledge scores were 4 and 9, respectively. The post-test knowledge score ranged from 13 to 22, with 22 being the maximum score. Conclusion: In this study the VAT raised the knowledge of nasogastric tube feeding of care giver. Recommendation: Video-assisted teaching is a very effective method to improve knowledge of caregivers in daily routines.
Keywords:
Caregiver, Effectiveness, Nasogastric Tube Feeding (NGT), Neurological Patient, Video Assisted Teaching (VAT)Downloads
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