Table 1.
Key topics explored in the child, parent and health professional interviews
| Children and parent interviews | |
| • Experience of illness | |
| • Initial thoughts about CONTRACT | |
| • Experience of being approached about CONTRACT | |
| - Thoughts on how CONTRACT was explained | |
| - How the health professional explained the treatment options | |
| - Family preferences | |
| - Recollection of key aspects of CONTRACT | |
| • Decision-making about CONTRACT participation/non-participation | |
| • Views and understanding of randomisation | |
| • Experience of treatment | |
| • Experience of recovery | |
| • Reflections on CONTRACT since being approached | |
| Health professional interviews | |
| • Initial thoughts about CONTRACT | |
| • Knowledge of CONTRACT and views on its aims | |
| • Recruitment pathways | |
| • Experiences of approaching families | |
| • Health professional treatment preferences | |
| • Experience of delivering the treatments | |
| • Anticipated CONTRACT results |