System dynamics modeling for public health: background and opportunities.
Am J Public Health
; 96(3): 452-8, 2006 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16449591
The systems modeling methodology of system dynamics is well suited to address the dynamic complexity that characterizes many public health issues. The system dynamics approach involves the development of computer simulation models that portray processes of accumulation and feedback and that may be tested systematically to find effective policies for overcoming policy resistance. System dynamics modeling of chronic disease prevention should seek to incorporate all the basic elements of a modern ecological approach, including disease outcomes, health and risk behaviors, environmental factors, and health-related resources and delivery systems. System dynamics shows promise as a means of modeling multiple interacting diseases and risks, the interaction of delivery systems and diseased populations, and matters of national and state policy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Servicios Preventivos de Salud
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Administración en Salud Pública
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Teoría de Sistemas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Public Health
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos