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International Society for Systems and Complexity for Health

//Community

An International Community-of- Practice for the Next Age of Health

Professionals, citizens and scientists devoted to using insights and methods from SYSTEMS and COMPLEXITY sciences to improve the health, well-being and care of people and communities worldwide
//Society Aim

Transforming Health & Wellbeing

Using Complexity Science, Systems Thinking, and Innovative Leadership

Complexity in Healthcare

Principles, frameworks and applications

Systems Thinking

Tools, method and case studies

Leadership and Innovation

Training, innovation hubs and scaling

Research and Publications

Academic, advocacy, media contributions
//about us

Our Story

The International Society for Systems and Complexity Sciences for Health (ISSCSH) is a diverse, interdisciplinary, learning community from all walks of life, including healthcare, industry, academia, government, consulting, and advocacy backgrounds. We are health professionals, patients, researchers & design professionals, educators, students, administrators and policy makers – from all over the globe.

What better world do we imagine?

ISSCSH envisions a world where the principles, mindsets, and methodologies of systems thinking, systems science, and complexity science are routinely, effectively, and appropriately applied by professionals, policymakers, and community members to improve the well-being, health, and healthcare of people everywhere.

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Publications & Resources
//Complexity

Understanding Complexity & Systems Thinking in Healthcare

Key Concepts & Principles

Handbook of Systems and Complexity in Health

  • Edited by Society Members A/Prof Joachim Sturmberg and A/Prof Carmel Martin, the handbook reframes how we think about health, healthcare delivery, and policy by applying systems thinking and complexity.


Health System Redesign

  •  Written by Founding Chair, A/Prof Joachim Sturmberg, this title explores a transformative vision for healthcare delivery, urging policymakers, clinicians, and communities to reconsider how health and wellness are understood and supported.

Managing Complexity in Healthcare

  • Co-written by Society Member, Dr Kieran Le Plastrier, the book introduces a wide-ranging discourse on the implications and benefits of a complexity-informed approaches to healthcare management.

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Reviews & Feedback

Hear directly from people engaged with the Society and its Members from around the globe
Anna M.
"Meeting society members at a recent conference, I finally felt I had found like-minded researchers looking to change the paradigm."
Jakub T.
"The support I received from members in drafting a response to a controversial journal article was invaluable."
— Sophia L.
"I'm still learning about how to move away from a linear idea of medical practice, and the resources of the society is really helping."
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Contact

Use the contact form to reach out to the Society Board

College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Australia

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