The value of a causal loop diagram in exploring the complex interplay of factors that influence health promotion in a multisectoral health system in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite calls for the application of complex systems science in empirical studies of health promotion, there are very few examples. The aim of this paper was to use a complex systems approach to examine the key factors that influenced health promotion (HP) policy and practice in a multisectoral health system in Australia.

Methods

Within a qualitative case study, a schema was developed that incorporated HP goals, actions and strategies with WHO building blocks (leadership and governance, financing, workforce, services and information). The case was a multisectoral health system bounded in terms of geographical and governance structures and a history of support for HP. A detailed analysis of 20 state government strategic documents and interviews with 53 stakeholders

SUBMITTER: Baugh Littlejohns L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6310960 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature