ArticleFrontiers in health services2025
Systems thinking in public health policy development.
Article in Frontiers in health services, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Implementation evaluation of a whole systems approach (WSA) to childhood overweight and obesity in local communities: findings from the Children and Families Pilot in Wales, UK.BMC public health · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Content Analysis Exploring Systems-Based Practice Across Health Professional Competency Standards.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Diplomatic monocultures in public health diplomacy: a narrative review on conference equity, participation and visibility.Public health reviews · 2026Review
- A multi-level community-based systems dynamic approach to advance equitable adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Chicago.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Editorial: Maximizing local government impact on community health initiatives.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
A systems thinking approach is essential for public health policy development, offering a framework to navigate the dynamic complexities inherent in public health issues. This methodology enables policymakers to comprehend the interconnections within public health systems and anticipate the potential consequences of policy implementation. This paper explores the application of systems thinking and modelling methodologies in addressing key public health concerns, such as obesity, infectious diseases, and tobacco use. A review of the literature illustrates how systems thinking informs evidence-based policy creation, improves stakeholder coordination, and mitigates challenges. However, this approach is not without limitations, as unforeseen consequences, financial repercussions, and potential stakeholder biases pose risks. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of comprehensive, adaptive evaluation mechanisms for ongoing policy refinement, ensuring policies remain effective and relevant in dynamic social, environmental, and political contexts.
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