Likert scale items on NG tube feeding | Aux. Nurse | Prof. Nurse | p-value | |
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Meana (SDb) | Mean (SD) | Z | ||
Explanation of procedure to patient | 1.38 (0.49) | 1.16 (0.37) | 2.34 | 0.019* |
Upright position during intubation | 1.63 (0.49) | 1.45 (0.77) | 2.16 | 0.031* |
Lubrication of the tip of NG tube | 1.38 (0.58) | 1.19 (0.40) | 1.57 | 0.118 |
Observation of patient mouth | 1.58 (0.58) | 1.38 (0.73) | 2.18 | 0.030* |
Aspirating of the gastric content | 1.54 (0.51) | 1.43 (0.74) | 1.64 | 0.101 |
Pinching of kinking tube | 1.71 (0.62) | 1.56 (0.85) | 1.61 | 0.108 |
10-15mls of water used to flush tube | 1.67 (0.70) | 1.63 (0.86) | 0.74 | 0.462 |
Checking the temperature of feed | 1.71 (0.81) | 1.37 (0.53) | 1.98 | 0.048* |
Immediate spigot of NG tube | 1.83 (0.82) | 1.47 (0.66) | 2.07 | 0.038* |
Syringe for feeding is raised for gravity | 1.63 (0.58) | 1.24 (0.45) | 3.40 | 0.001* |
Overall practice adherence | 1.60 (0.34) | 1.39 (0.40) | 2.80 | 0.005* |