Garstang, Joanna and Griffiths, Frances (2019) Working together to understand why infants die : a qualitative study of professionals’ experiences of joint agency investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy. Child Abuse Review, 27 (6). pp. 429-445. doi:10.1002/car.2518 ISSN 0952-9136.

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Abstract

A comprehensive Child Death Review programme commenced in England in 2008; police, healthcare and social care professionals now work together, using a joint agency approach (JAA) to investigate unexpected child deaths. The aim of this paper is to explore professionals' experiences of the JAA investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI). This was part of a mixed‐methods study evaluating the JAA investigation of SUDI. Professionals participated in qualitative interviews and case notes were scrutinised. Data were analysed using a framework approach. A total of 23 of a possible 113 eligible SUDI cases were recruited. Twenty‐six professionals involved in investigating 12 of the 23 SUDI cases were interviewed giving theoretical saturation of data. The overarching theme was the conflict between the need to investigate deaths while remaining sensitive to families. Other themes were working together, supporting parents, and the benefits and difficulties of joint working practices. All professionals were positive about the JAA, especially joint police and paediatric interviews and home visits. The difficulties included non‐engagement by social care and poor liaison with coroners. The JAA seems to be a thorough investigative process but could be improved by closer joint agency working and information sharing, and more support and training for professionals. © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Sudden infant death syndrome, Police, Social workers, Public health personnel
Journal or Publication Title:	Child Abuse Review
Publisher:	John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
ISSN:	0952-9136
Official Date:	20 January 2019
Dates:	Date Event 20 January 2019 Published 22 November 2018 Available 28 April 2018 Accepted
Volume:	27
Number:	6
Page Range:	pp. 429-445
DOI:	10.1002/car.2518
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Reuse Statement (publisher, data, author rights):	"This is the peer reviewed version of the following article:Garstang, J., and Griffiths, F. (2018) Working Together to Understand Why Infants Die: A Qualitative Study of Professionals' Experiences of Joint Agency Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy. Child Abuse Rev., https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2518., which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2518. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions."
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	11 May 2018
Date of first compliant Open Access:	22 November 2020
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:	Project/Grant ID RIOXX Funder Name Funder ID 2010-03-045 [NIHR] National Institute for Health Research http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000272
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