Publications by authors named "Jaimie Poorter"
Article Synopsis
- System dynamics methods like group model building and causal loop diagrams can help understand complex public health issues from a community standpoint, particularly focusing on children's health.
- The study integrated 13 community-created causal loop diagrams into a single summary diagram, using steps such as combining variable names, merging diagrams, and applying the DEMATEL method to prioritize key health drivers.
- The results revealed 290 variables and 1,042 causal links, highlighting 'mental health' and 'social connection & support' as critical factors influencing children's health in the merged diagram.
Background: Systems thinking approaches are increasingly being used by communities to address complex chronic disease. This paper reports on the VicHealth Local Government Partnership (VLGP) which sought to co-create improvements in the health and well-being of children and young people by working with local government in Victoria, Australia.
Methods: The VLGP included a series of health promotion modules, aimed at creating policy, programme and practice changes across local government.
Objective: To present an approach to build capacity for the use of systems science to support local communities in municipal public health and well-being planning.
Design: Case study.
Setting: Local government authorities participating in the VicHealth Local Government Partnership in Victoria, Australia.