Table 1 Stakeholder analysis: mapping of stakeholders relating to the management of the SDA or PRDA implementation.
Stakeholder | Purpose of engagement | Key interest & main message/issues | Communication/forum/vehicle | Frequency | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A: Academics | |||||
1. Head of Prosthetics | Improve teachings | Evidence-based teachings and practices Curriculum change Quota inclusion | Face-to-face; Departmental meeting SELF | Lecture inclusion in 5th year | Include clinical teachers Shared evidence Tried in 4th year module |
2. Prosthodontists | Improve teachings | Evidence-based teachings and practices Curriculum change Quota inclusion | Face-to-face; Departmental meeting SELF | Seminar per year | Include clinical teachers Shared evidence Part of SDA research |
3. Researchers | Evidence | Quality research/evidence Implementation | Face-to-face; Conferences; workshop SELF | Research meetings annually | Include academics, practitioners, organizations Shared evidence Conference presentations |
4. Dental technicians Dental auxiliaries | Inform teachings | Evidence-based teachings and practices | Face-to-face; Departmental meeting SELF/Head of Prosthodontics | Quarterly meetings | Include colleagues Shared evidence |
B: Policymakers | |||||
1. Government | Effect policy Public action | Policy implementation Awareness programs | Face-to-face meetings Infographics PROFESSOR/SELF | Before policy changes | Provide evidence to assist with implementation Aligned to WHO policy |
2. Oral health insurers | Evidence awareness Action | Policy implementation Awareness programs | Face-to-face meetings Infographics PROFESSOR/SELF | Year-end as insurers modify rules | Provide evidence to effect change in policy and practice Aligned to WHO and SA Oral Health Policy |
C: Practitioners | |||||
1. General Dentists | Evidence awareness Effect practice | Evidence-based practice Treatment option Cost saving | Professional meetings (CPD) Conferences: posters, articles Social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn PROFESSOR/SELF | Frequent reminders | Included colleagues Shared evidence Conferences and Group meetings, Part of SDA Research |
2. Prosthodontists | Evidence awareness Effect practice | Evidence-based practice Treatment option Cost saving | Professional meetings (CPD) Conferences: posters, articles Social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn PROFESSOR/SELF | Frequent reminders | Included colleagues Shared evidence Conferences and Group meetings, Part of SDA research |
D: Patients | |||||
1. General public | Awareness, Educate, Rights | Treatment option Costs Policy inclusion | Media (print, online); Social media sites Posters, billboards SELF, General practitioners | Frequent reminders | Include community leaders to inform of evidence Champion |
2. Prosthetic patients | Awareness, Educate, Rights | Treatment option Costs Policy inclusion | Media (print, online); Social media sites Posters, billboards SELF, General practitioners | Frequent reminders | Researcher to share evidence Patients in SDA Clinical Trial and Quality of Life study |
