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Systematic review demonstrates the utility of soft systems modelling in public health, indicating that broader systems methodologies remain largely untapped.
There is a great deal of interest in how the application of systems concepts and approach might aid public health. Our analysis suggests that soft systems modelling techniques are likely to be the most useful addition to public health, and align well with current debate around knowledge transfer and policy. However, the full range of systems methodologies is yet to be engaged with by public health researchers.
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