Complex Systems Thinking to Transform Health Education White Paper
“When we consider the rapidly changing landscape in healthcare and public health, we realize that many health education systems around the world are fragmented and outdated.2 There is a need … Continue reading
HSR 2016: Fourth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research
After reviewing the presentations, break-outs, etc the following is a list of those that may be of interest to those interested in systems thinking, complexity, and transformational change. For more … Continue reading
Introductory White Paper
The Introduction white paper (An Introduction to Complex Systems Thinking in Health) introduces key systems thinking concepts that can be applied to health systems at every level. These key concepts include … Continue reading
Systems Thinking in Short-term Health Missions
An article entitled “Systems Thinking in Short-term Health Missions: A Conceptual Introduction and Consideration of Implications for Practices” was recently published in The Christian Journal for Global Health. This commentary … Continue reading
Video – Jamkhed as an Example of Complex Systems Thinking in Health
We have made tremendous strides in health by focusing on one disease, patient, or program at a time. However, this fragmented approach too often results in unintended consequences such as … Continue reading
Video – Health Change Agents in Complex Environments
Healthcare workers can be powerful agents for change in their communities. ST4C Health is excited to present this 5 minute video that follows Bernice, a midwife in a small village. … Continue reading
Video – Systems Thinking and Complexity in Health: A Short Introduction
ST4C Health is pleased to present this 5 min video that visually represents key systems thinking ideas and their application to global health. Factors that influence our health are constantly … Continue reading
Join the Revolution: Systems Thinking to transform Thailand’s health system
The Mozambican lady in the corner is one story among an ocean of peoples suffering from a breakdown in current heath systems. A systems thinking approach to health as predicated … Continue reading
10 Great Resources for Systems Thinking and Complexity in Health
Fred Nelson We believe the following ten resources to be great systems thinking and complexity in health resources for health professionals in all fields seeking to apply these ideas to … Continue reading