M H Jaafar1, S Mahadeva, P Subramanian, M P Tan. 1. Maw Pin Tan, MBBS, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Telephone: +6016-3328600 / +603-79493200, Email : mptan@ummc.edu.my.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the perceptions of healthcare professionals' (HCPs) in a South East Asian nation towards percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding. DESIGN: Semi-structured, qualitative interviews. SETTINGS: A teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 17 healthcare professionals aged 23-43 years, 82% women. RESULTS: Thematic analysis revealed five themes that represent HCPs' perceptions in relation to the usage of PEG feeding: 1) knowledge of HCPs, 2) communication, 3) understanding among patients, and 4) financial and affordability. CONCLUSION: The rationale for reluctance towards PEG feeding observed in this regions was explained by lack of education, knowledge, communication, team work, and financial support. Future studies should assess the effects of educational programmes among HCPs and changes in policies to promote affordability on the utilization of PEG feeding in this region.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the perceptions of healthcare professionals' (HCPs) in a South East Asian nation towards percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding. DESIGN: Semi-structured, qualitative interviews. SETTINGS: A teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 17 healthcare professionals aged 23-43 years, 82% women. RESULTS: Thematic analysis revealed five themes that represent HCPs' perceptions in relation to the usage of PEG feeding: 1) knowledge of HCPs, 2) communication, 3) understanding among patients, and 4) financial and affordability. CONCLUSION: The rationale for reluctance towards PEG feeding observed in this regions was explained by lack of education, knowledge, communication, team work, and financial support. Future studies should assess the effects of educational programmes among HCPs and changes in policies to promote affordability on the utilization of PEG feeding in this region.
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