16th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting

Strengthening Quality in Prevention Practice in the Czech Republic: The Role of the national online platform for professionals (iPREV)

25 Sept 2025, 15:15

15m

Innere Medizin/2-404 (Virchowweg 9)

Oral presentation Early Career Presentation Early Career session 2

Speakers

Mrs Renata Habinakova (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine)Mrs Elizabeth Novakova (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine)

Description

Authors: Renata Habinakova (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine), Elizabeth Novakova (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine) Jaroslav Sejvl (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine), Michal Miovsky (Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine)

The Czech Republic was among the first European countries to implement national quality standards in preventive practice, supported by a state-linked certification system for service providers. However, in 2019, the certification process was suspended by the Ministry of Education, creating a gap in quality assurance tools for preventive activities.
In response to lacking quality assurance tools, the Interactive platform for mental health support and prevention of risk behavior (iPREV) was launched in 2022. iPREV integrates three key components: (1) a catalog of verified prevention programs, (2) education and training in prevention practice, including INEP and (3) resources to support quality and safety. It is currently utilized by professionals in education, students, service providers, and other stakeholders.
An initial evaluation of the platform has been completed, leading to ongoing improvements such as website restructuring and free webinars for professionals. iPREV has become a strategic partner for key stakeholders including ministries, the National Health Institute, and the National Pedagogical Institute.
Efforts to revise national quality standards and resume the certification process are now underway, with the iPREV team playing an active role. A national register of service providers is also being integrated into the platform, contributing to the development of a modern, evidence-informed support tool for prevention professionals.
IPREV enables the effective building, management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of preventive practice. Its goal is to foster an accessible, evidence-based, cost-effective, sustainable, and safe environment for prevention activities in Czech schools, while ensuring relevance and appeal to target populations.