Assignment 2:3: Formal Report Outline – Kristy

Mental Health in the Dental Practice: Casual Analysis and Feasibility of a Program

I.  INTRODUCTION

A. Definition of mental health and mental illness.

B. Background on mental health issues in the dental profession.

C. Purpose of this report.

D. Description of the data sources.

E. Scope of this inquiry

II. DATA SECTION

A. Sources of mental health issues in practice

1. Limited mental health or illness awareness of dental team
2. Environment
3. Job requirements
4. Patient relations
5. Global health crisis

B. Evidence of practice effects

1. Outside studies in dental practices
2. Observations

C. Methods to reduce stressors.

1. Survey results
2. Observations
3. Studies from outside sources

D. Conflicting views of studies

1. Criticism of limited breadth and depth of survey and observations
2. Criticism of methodology of secondary studies

E. Studies on mental health programs in the workplace

1. Types of programs
2. Benefits to staff and employer
3. Costs
4. Effectiveness

F. Dental Industry views

1. Unaware of mental health needs in practice and available resources
2. Uncertain about responsibility as employer to staff mental health and wellness

III. CONCLUSION

A. Summary and Interpretation of findings

B. Recommendations