Table 4.

Summary of how the qualitative findings address the research questions.

Research question	Categories of themes and subthemes
How do parents and healthcare professionals describe SDM in current practice?	Views and experiences A somewhat collaborative process Positive experiences Negative experiences
What are parents' and healthcare professionals' views on the emotional experience of being involved in CYPMH decisions?	Parents' emotional state Positive emotions Negative emotions Mixed emotions
How do parents' emotional experiences impact on their involvement in the decision-making?	Emotional influence Facilitator or barrier
Where do parents access decision-making support?	Support systems Family's support network External agencies Online resources CYPMH site's internal resources