Objective: To understand the discharge planning needs of family caregivers for the elderly with nasal feeding.

Methods: From May to August in 2021, in-depth interviews were conducted with eleven family caregivers for elderly patients with nasal feeding at a tertiary hospital in Shenzhen. The interviews were analyzed using phenomenological research methods and the Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice (KAP) theory to identify and refine key themes.

Results: The discharge planning needs of family caregivers for elderly with nasal feeding can be summarized into three themes: ① Learning needs related to nasal feeding knowledge and discharge planning (Knowledge), ② Factors affecting the family caregivers of elderly with nasal feeding (Awareness), and ③ Practical needs in caregiving (Practice).

Conclusion: Discharge planning for family caregivers of elderly individuals receiving nasal feeding should focus on the accurate assessment of tube placement and patient condition, operational skills, emergency response, and complication management. Medical professionals should evaluate these needs to develop personalized discharge readiness service plans, ensuring the quality of care for elderly patients with nasal feeding at home.

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