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An evidence-based guide to the investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy

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Garstang, Joanna, Ellis, Catherine and Sidebotham, Peter (2015) An evidence-based guide to the investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 11 (3). pp. 345-357. doi:10.1007/s12024-015-9680-x

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Abstract

Purpose:
Many countries now have detailed investigations following sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) but there is no clear evidence as to the most effective way to investigate SUDI. This systematic literature review addresses the following questions: What are the current models of practice for investigating SUDI? What is the evidence to support these investigative models? What are the key factors for effective SUDI investigation?

Methods:
This was a systematic review of papers from Europe, North America, and Australasia, detailing models of SUDI investigation or the outcomes of SUDI investigations.

Results:
The review includes data detailing four different models of investigation: police-led, coroner or medical examiner-led, healthcare-led or joint agency approach models. There were 18 different publications providing evidence of effectiveness of these models. All models, with the exception of police-led models, have the potential to reach best practice standards for SUDI investigation. Key factors identified for effective SUDI investigation include the need for mandatory investigation, strong leadership, integration with coronial services, and for investigations to be provided by specialist professionals.

Conclusion:
Detailed SUDI investigation should lead to greater understanding of why infants die and should help prevent future deaths. The challenge is now to ensure that local SUDI investigative practices are as effective as possible.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Sudden infant death syndrome, Investigations, Evidence-based medicine
Journal or Publication Title: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
Publisher: Humana Press Inc.
ISSN: 1547-769X
Official Date: September 2015
Dates:
DateEvent
September 2015Published
May 2015Available
23 April 2015Accepted
Volume: 11
Number: 3
Number of Pages: 13
Page Range: pp. 345-357
DOI: 10.1007/s12024-015-9680-x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder: National Institute for Health Research (Great Britain) (NIHR), Sax Institute
Grant number: DRF 2010 03045 (NIHR)

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