Table 3

Inclusion criteria for study phases 1 and 4

Inclusion criteriaParentsHCPsChildren
Phase 1
  • Parent of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition alive or deceased in the 36 months prior to the inclusion

  • In possession of a completed ICP 1.0

  • Able to understand and follow study procedures

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

  • Has completed the ICP 1.0 of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition or has worked with the ICP 1.0 in practice.

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

  • Known with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition

  • 12 years or older

  • In care of a CPC team

  • In possession of a completed ICP 1.0

  • Deemed competent by parents and the lead physician

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

Phase 4
  • Parent of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition for whom a ICP 2.0 is in progress or completed within the implementation period

  • Able to understand and follow study procedures

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

  • Has completed the ICP 2.0 of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition or has worked with the ICP 2.0 in practice.

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

  • Known with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition

  • 12 years or older

  • In care of a CPC team

  • In possession of a completed or in progress ICP 2.0

  • Deemed competent by parents and the lead physician

  • Can read and understand the Dutch language

  • CPC, children’s palliative care; HCPs, healthcare professionals; ICP, individual care plan.