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When administering medication through enteral feeding tubes, it is essential to be cautious, as some drugs may not be suitable due to interactions with feeding formulas or adverse effects when crushed. Some errors during drug gavage can lead to feeding tube blockage, reduced drug effectiveness, or drug toxicity. This study aimed to assess medication errors (MEs) in ICU patients using enteral feeding tubes and identify factors that affect ME incidents.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This descriptive and analytical study was conducted for 9 months in the special care department of hospitals affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. It involved 257 patients in the ICU receiving oral medication through an implanted gastric tube. 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