An Exploratory Analysis of the Notable Activities of U.S. Child Death Review Teams

Child death review teams (CDRTs) focus on the prevention of child deaths, but a comprehensive understanding of their activities is lacking. This exploratory study addressed this gap through a qualitative analysis of reported CDRT activities using the spectrum of prevention framework. We collected state-level CDRT reports published 2006-2015, recorded their activities (n = 193), and coded them using the spectrum of prevention framework. The highest percentage (64.2%) of activities were categorized under fostering coalitions and networks. We recommend that CDRTs increase their reporting of activities so others can better understand their potential impact on preventing child deaths