TABLE 2.
Summative Table of the Five Themes and Associated Subthemes Identified Through Inductive Thematic Analysis of Semistructured Interviews With Professionals Familiar With Pediatric Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria
Theme | Associated Subthemes |
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Personnel | Whom to involve |
Timelines | More time; less time |
Support for families and patients | Consistent messaging and information flow; trust and mistrust |
Support for staff | Information dissemination throughout the care team; staff supporting each other; physical presence; written policies and documentation |
Complementary strategies | Requests for potentially inappropriate treatment approach; effective, standardized education in brain death/death by neurologic criteria evaluation |