Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Young people | Parents/caregivers | HCPs | |
|---|---|---|---|
Inclusion criteria | Young people were eligible to participate in interviews if they: (a) were 8–18 years of age; (b) had been diagnosed with JIA by a rheumatologist; (c) had experienced JIA pain at any time in the past; and (d) were able to read/speak English | Parents/caregivers were eligible to participate if they: (a) lived with a child or adolescent diagnosed with JIA and (b) were able to read/speak English | HCPs were included if they had treated young people with JIA for at least one year |
Exclusion criteria | Young people were excluded if they had (a) cognitive impairments or (b) major co-morbid illnesses which precluded them from participating in interviews and completing questionnaires | Parents/caregivers were excluded if they had (a) cognitive impairments or (b) major co-morbid illnesses which precluded them from participating in interviews and completing questionnaires | HCPs were excluded if they had not treated young people with JIA for at least one year |