Table 4 Example of thematic analysis of interviews
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…… a patient is about 13 to 14 years old. In this age he already has the concept of live and death. By the time he came to us, we could obviously feel that he was very sullen, his eyes were very empty. I am not saying that he has no ability of communication. I think he is maybe, more like being afraid, scared or powerless. He maintained this situation every day. His parents, young parents, don't know what to do, they don't know if it's the right decision taking the child to here (HPC ward), after all their child is still a kid Although this child is young now, he has concept about live and death. He does not know where he will go if he really dies one day. I told the father that he could give his child more love and attention. The father said, “I want to kiss him, or touch him, but he is very reluctant, he gave me not respond.” I explained to the father that his child now scared and full of fear. Whether the child gives a reaction or not, you have to express your love for him. Like no matter where he goes, even if he goes to another world, you have to let him feel the warmth of family, parental care, to give him this feeling of love …… | • sensitively detect the child-patient’s abnormality and be able to analysis the possible problem • understand the difference of perceptions and behaviors of young parents and their child due to different backgrounds • guide parents to respond positively to their child's psychological problem • encourage the father when he wanted to back down | Sensitivity Observation ability Empathy Information support Encouragement |