Table 3 Themes, subthemes, and categories
Themes | Subthemes | Categories |
|---|---|---|
Theme 1. Distinctive nature of Pediatric Palliative Care | Subtheme 1: Pediatric Palliative Care equals life | Category 1: The child and their family: An indivisible binomial Category 2: A child is not a small adult |
Subtheme 2: The care of these children is special | Category 1: Complexity of care is not seen anywhere else Category 2: The home as a place of care and death | |
Theme 2: The team as a cornerstone of Pediatric Palliative Care | Subtheme 1: Interdisciplinarity | Category 1: Learning to work as a “real” team Category 2: Coordinating with other services |
Subtheme 2: The attitude of the pediatric palliative care professional | Category 1: Change in professional mindset Category 2: Special sensitivity | |
Subtheme 3: The skills of the professional with expertise in Pediatric Palliative Care | Category 1: Adaptability Category 2: Decision-making skills Category 3: Communication skills |