Study Reveals Barriers and Enablers to Infant Abuse Prevention Programme ICON
A new study has examined the delivery and sustainability of the ICON programme, a UK-wide initiative aimed at reducing the risk of abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants.
The study, led by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West (ARC West), found that healthcare managers and frontline staff play a crucial role in implementing the programme across the NHS.
- The ICON programme has been widely adopted in hospitals and primary care.
- Researchers conducted interviews and focus groups with 53 managers and healthcare professionals across 6 regions of England.
The study's findings are published in BMC Public Health.
Author's note: New study reveals key factors influencing the delivery of infant abuse prevention programme ICON.