Table 2.
Characteristics of the healthcare professionals (HCP) (n = 35)
| Characteristics | Number (n) | Percentages (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation HCP | ||
| Pediatriciana | 14 | 40 |
| Pediatric revalidation specialist | 1 | 3 |
| General practitioner | 5 | 14 |
| Case managers (PPCT nurse) | 6 | 17 |
| Homecare nurse | 7 | 20 |
| Otherb | 2 | 6 |
| Years of working experience in palliative care? | ||
| 0–5 years | 5 | 14 |
| 6–15 years | 9 | 26 |
| > 15 years | 19 | 54 |
| Unknown | 2 | 6 |
aGeneral pediatrician (6), pediatric oncologist (5), pediatric neurologist (2), pediatric intensivist (1)
bPsychologist of the PPCT (1) and child-life specialist of the PPCT (1)