[Kinaesthetics competence in specialized palliative care: Process evaluation of a quasi-experimental study]

Kinaesthetics competence in specialized palliative care: Process evaluation of a quasi-experimental study Abstract. Background: To ensure professional symptom control in the context of palliative care, specific nursing skills are required. "Advanced Kinaesthetics in Palliative Care" (AdKinPal) is an education program intending to promote nurses' kinaesthetics competence in order to improve symptom management by means of nursing interventions. Aim: The aim of this article is to illuminate the process of the AdKinPal study in order to check the program's feasibility and to determine possible outcomes. Results may serve as a basis for revising the program with regard to further implementation. Methods: The process evaluation was part of a quasi-experimental study. We collected qualitative and quantitative data (interviews, observation protocols, questionnaire). For data interpretation, we used qualitative content analysis and descriptive quantitative analysis. Results: Overall, the participants valued the workshops and practical support as beneficial. Nevertheless, there were also inhibiting factors, such as workshop scheduling and location as well as working material. The participants questioned sustainable skills development. Conclusions: The first run of the education program was successful. To ensure sustainable competence development, adjustments are necessary for further implementation.