Below are a few on-the-ground examples of the application of complex systems concepts.
Practical Applications
Jamkhed, India
Two doctors engage a rural community to improve their collective health.
Thailand
Millennial Development Goals achieved at a low, sustainable cost by following systems principles.
Johns Hopkins
Global Obesity Prevention
A dedicated systems approach to worldwide obesity.
Watch their video and visit their site at globalobesity.org.
A Few More Examples
Arizona State University College of Health Solutions:
Future Health Systems Podcast:
This podcast, titled"Complexity, Complexity, Complexity," advances several real-world applications, including a Ugandan hospital which successfully multiplied the number of women giving birth insides its walls by working with the local network of motorcycle and taxi drivers and implementing a voucher payment system.
Health Affairs: A Systems Approach Is The Only Way To Address The Opioid Crisis: We have a rampant prescription drug abuse issue in our country. The most effective way to solve it is to work together and to work on multiple facets of the issue simultaneously.
Systems Thinking to Address Chronic Disease in Austin, Texas:
Systems Thinking for Tanzania's Health System: