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ArticleTranslational behavioral medicine2025

Patient perceptions on the acceptability and appropriateness of mental health screening and follow-up in national dental practice-based research network practices.

M Blake Berryhill, Nathan Culmer, Todd B Smith, Mary Ann McBurnie, Danyelle Barton, Celeste Machen, Dorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski, Gregg H Gilbert

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Article in Translational behavioral medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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M Blake BerryhillDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, The University of Alabama, Box 870160, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8950-0180
Nathan CulmerCollege of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, 850 Peter Bryce Boulevard, Box 870326, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0809-7962
Todd B SmithCapstone College of Nursing, The Univeristy of Alabama, Box 870358, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6065-5066
Mary Ann McBurnieKaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group, 3800 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA.
Danyelle BartonKaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group, 3800 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA.
Celeste MachenKaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and National Dental PBRN Collaborative Group, 3800 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA.
Dorota Kopycka-KedzierawskiClinical and Translational Research Core, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, 625 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0798-6805
Gregg H GilbertDental Research Chair, Department of Clinical & Community Sciences, School of Dentistry University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medical Towers Suite 402, 1717 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA.

Funding

NIH HHS U01-DE-028727NIH HHS U19-DE-028717NIH HHS X01-DE-031105
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Abstract

backgroundMental health disorders pose a significant public health challenge in the USA. Early detection through screening can improve quality of life by facilitating timely access to mental health resources. Dental practices, which often have continuity of care with their patients and routinely conduct medical screenings, represent an underutilized setting for mental health screening. PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of mental health screening and follow-up procedures within dental practice workflows by assessing patient experiences and perceptions using the RE-AIM and Implementation Outcomes Framework (IOF) approaches.

methodsThe study included five private dental practices from the South Central region of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Dental office personnel were trained to administer mental health screenings to eligible adult patients during routine visits. Participants completed validated screening instruments for depression (PHQ-2), anxiety (GAD-2), substance use (CAGE-AID), and suicide risk (C-SSRS). Dental Personnel adhered to the screening and follow-up procedures. Positive screenings prompted a follow-up conversation and an information sheet that included local mental health resources. We calculated the RE-AIM components of Reach and Adoption and evaluated the IOF components of patient acceptability and appropriateness using postvisit survey items and open-ended questions.

resultsThe study achieved a 75% reach rate, with 36 of 48 approached subjects participating. There was also a high adoption rate, with all 5 dental practices and 94% of dental office personnel participating in the intervention. Overall, participants generally found the zacceptable and appropriate. Participants who screened positive reported slightly lower comfort and appropriateness levels.

conclusionsPatients consider implementing mental health screening and follow-up in dental practices appropriate and acceptable. Dental practice settings offer a promising venue for early detection of mental health concerns, potentially enhancing access to care and improving overall health outcomes.

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Mass ScreeningMental DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdultDepressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedUnited Statesanxietydepressionmental healthscreenings

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PMCPMC12169344

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