[The acceptability of the intervention Revie ⊕ : the nurses’ perceptions and experiences]

Area of Science:

• Oncology Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Existential Distress Management

Background:

• Advanced cancer patients often face existential distress, impacting their sense of purpose and dignity.
• Effective interventions are crucial to support patients navigating end-of-life challenges.
• The Revie ⊕ intervention was developed by nurses to address these needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the acceptability of the Revie ⊕ intervention from the perspective of nurses.
• To assess the feasibility of implementing Revie ⊕ in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• A feasibility study involving 41 advanced cancer patients in Switzerland.
• Data collection through nurse questionnaires, personal notes, and a focus group.
• Quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis were employed.

Main Results:

• Nurses perceived Revie ⊕ as a beneficial intervention for patients.
• The intervention was also seen as enhancing the nurses' professional role.
• Nurses expressed a desire for the intervention's wider implementation.

Conclusions:

• The Revie ⊕ intervention demonstrates high acceptability among nurses.
• The findings support the integration of Revie ⊕ into routine nursing care for advanced cancer patients.
• Recommendations are provided to facilitate broader implementation and further research.