Nasogastric intubation is an essential clinical nursing procedure for feeding or drainage, but it is a blind process. Misplacing the tube can lead to unexpected complications or fatal incidents. In view of this, Dr Thomas Choi Kup-sze and Dr Vico Chiang Chung-lim at the School of Nursing jointly developed a computerised haptic system which applies force models to simulate NGT insertion and feedback forces during nasogastric tube (NGT) placement.
The system can display the tube’s position in real-time through a visual interface, offer interactive audio feedback such as the patient’s gag reflexes or coughing, and record completion time and insertion force applied during the virtual NGT placement. Nursing students can thus have more authentic experience and understand more about their own performance. This system helps enhance the skills of nursing students and contribute to advancing clinical nursing education. Details>>