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Introduction <p>Nasogastric (NG) tube placement is commonly employed in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) for nutritional support, medication delivery, and gastric decompression, particularly when oral intake is restricted This study aimed to assess the level of compliance with NG tube placement, identify influencing factors, and explore patient experiences in the OMFS context.</p> Methods <p>This prospective observational study enrolled 61 adult patients undergoing OMFS requiring postoperative NG tube placement. Using convenience sampling, data were collected via a structured, pre-validated questionnaire assessing demographics, NG tube experience, compliance, complications, and overall satisfaction. Interviews were conducted postoperatively, with clinical data verified against medical records. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze outcomes.Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic and clinical characteristics using SPSS version 27.A p-value &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p> Results <p>Among 61 participants, the mean age was 39.34 ± 13.70 years, with a majority being male (78.7%). Only 24.6% expected nasogastric (NG) tube placement, while 63.9% received adequate preoperative information. Discomfort during insertion was reported by 37.7%, with 24.6% experiencing moderate to severe discomfort. Most participants (88.5%) had no complications, and 77% were highly compliant with care instructions. Appetite loss was reported by 73.8%, and overall satisfaction was moderate, with 60.7% satisfied.</p> Conclusion <p>While NG tube placement is clinically necessary, patient discomfort, lack of expectation, and reduced appetite highlight the need for improved preoperative counseling and patient-centered care.</p>

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Assessment of Compliance with Nasogastric Tube Placement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patients

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    2026年1月19日

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  • Gayatri Moharana,
  • Rajat Mohanty

摘要

Introduction

Nasogastric (NG) tube placement is commonly employed in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) for nutritional support, medication delivery, and gastric decompression, particularly when oral intake is restricted This study aimed to assess the level of compliance with NG tube placement, identify influencing factors, and explore patient experiences in the OMFS context.

Methods

This prospective observational study enrolled 61 adult patients undergoing OMFS requiring postoperative NG tube placement. Using convenience sampling, data were collected via a structured, pre-validated questionnaire assessing demographics, NG tube experience, compliance, complications, and overall satisfaction. Interviews were conducted postoperatively, with clinical data verified against medical records. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze outcomes.Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic and clinical characteristics using SPSS version 27.A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

Among 61 participants, the mean age was 39.34 ± 13.70 years, with a majority being male (78.7%). Only 24.6% expected nasogastric (NG) tube placement, while 63.9% received adequate preoperative information. Discomfort during insertion was reported by 37.7%, with 24.6% experiencing moderate to severe discomfort. Most participants (88.5%) had no complications, and 77% were highly compliant with care instructions. Appetite loss was reported by 73.8%, and overall satisfaction was moderate, with 60.7% satisfied.

Conclusion

While NG tube placement is clinically necessary, patient discomfort, lack of expectation, and reduced appetite highlight the need for improved preoperative counseling and patient-centered care.