Parent perceptions of nasogastric tube insertion in adolescents with eating disorders: a qualitative study

Participants reported substantial variations in protocols and processes across hospitals, including discrepancies in indications for NGT insertion and removal, and approaches to group mealtimes. These differences had a marked impact on patient and parent experience. Our findings provide important insight into the physical and psychological experience of NGT insertion for young people and their parents and identify areas for improvement in future clinical practice.