Abstract

Introduction: Nasogastric feeding in patients is one of nurses' responsibilities and has a key role in its success. Improper performance may lead distraction in nutrition. This study was done to assess nurses' performance about NGT feeding and its care in Kerman University of medical science hospitals in 2013. Method: This was a descriptive cross sectional study was done in 119 critical care nurses who were working at hospitals. A researcher made questionnaire was used for data gathering in two parts (demographic variables and 19 performance items). .For data analysis, SPSS 18, independent T test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation was used. Results: In this study score of performance was 58.21 +/- 8.98 from 76 so nurses achieved 76.5 of total score and their performance was semi desirable. The best practice was about tube lockage and infection prevention. Between demographic variables and NGT feeding weren't any significant difference. Conclusion: Almost of nurses had acceptable and semi desirable performance. As nurse's important role in NGT feeding management, it is recommended to planning for better knowledge, perception and performance