Background: Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is a common practice in Intensive care Units
(ICUs). The aim of study was to assess nurses' performance regarding nasogastric tube
feeding in Intensive Care Units. Subjects and methods: A descriptive correlation design was
used in this study. All nurses (100) in all ICUs at Zagazig University Hospitals were
included. Two tools were used for collecting data, 1) questionnaire sheet to collect knowledge
about socio-demographic characteristics of study nurses and questions to assess nurses'
knowledge regarding nasogastric tube and feeding administration. 2) Observational checklist
to assess nurses' practice regarding NGT insertion and feeding administration. Results: the
study finding revealed that there was a statistical significant relation between total knowledge
and total practice concluded that nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge about NGT
insertion and feeding, and their level of practice was unsatisfactory. It can be concluded that
the majority of nurses in intended ICUs did not apply the most recommended nursing
practices regarding nasogastric tube insertion and feeding administration. It is recommended
to provide a training program for all nurses who provide care to critically ill patients in ICUs,
periodic evaluation of nurses' practice.