The need for a complex systems model of evidence for public health

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Theorising interventions as events in systems

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Habit Interventions

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What are the elements of a whole system approach to community-centred public health? A qualitative study with public health leaders in England’s local authority areas

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A systems approach to scale-up for population health improvement

Koorts, H., & Rutter, H. (2021) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-021-00679-0 · Cited by 68

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Promoting a healthy cities agenda through indicators: development of a global urban environment and health index

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Acceptability of policies to reduce consumption of red and processed meat: A population-based survey experiment

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What would a population‐level approach to dementia risk reduction look like, and how would it work?

Walsh, S., Govia, I., Peters, R. K., Richard, E., Stephan, B. C. M., Wilson, N., Wallace, L. M. K., Anstey, K. J., & Brayne, C. (2023) · Alzheimer s & Dementia · doi:10.1002/alz.12985 · Cited by 69

The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease: Adolescence as a Critical Lifecourse Period to Break the Transgenerational Cycle of NCDs—A Narrative Review

Tohi, M., Bay, J. L., Tu’akoi, S., & Vickers, M. H. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19106024 · Cited by 69

Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years old

Spiga, F., Davies, A. L., Tomlinson, E., Moore, T. H., Dawson, S., Breheny, K., Savović, J., Gao, Y., Phillips, S. M., Hillier-Brown, F. C., et al. (2024) · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd015328.pub2 · Cited by 75

Increasing healthy life expectancy equitably in England by 5 years by 2035: could it be achieved?

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Punching above their weight: a network to understand broader determinants of increasing life expectancy

Baum, F. E., Popay, J., Delany‐Crowe, T., Freeman, T., Musolino, C., Álvarez‐Dardet, C., Ariyaratne, V. S., Baral, K. P., Basinga, P., Bassett, M. T., et al. (2018) · International Journal for Equity in Health · doi:10.1186/s12939-018-0832-y · Cited by 64

“All the fun stuff, the teachers say, ‘that’s dangerous!’” Hearing from children on safety and risk in active play in schools: a systematic review

Jerebine, A., Davies, K. F., Lander, N., Eyre, E. L. J., Duncan, M. J., & Barnett, L. M. (2022) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-022-01305-0 · Cited by 64

Are we prepared? The development of performance indicators for public health emergency preparedness using a modified Delphi approach

Khan, Y., Brown, A. D., Gagliardi, A. R., O’Sullivan, T. L., Lacarte, S., Henry, B., & Schwartz, B. (2019) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0226489 · Cited by 63

Should the Randomistas (Continue to) Rule?

Ravallion, M. D. (2020) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780198865360.003.0003 · Cited by 64

Introduction: A family systems approach to promote maternal, child and adolescent nutrition

Aubel, J., Martin, S., & Cunningham, K. (2021) · Maternal and Child Nutrition · doi:10.1111/mcn.13228 · Cited by 69

Mechanisms of scaling up: combining a realist perspective and systems analysis to understand successfully scaled interventions

Koorts, H., Cassar, S., Salmon, J., Lawrence, M. A., Salmon, P. M., & Dorling, H. (2021) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-021-01103-0 · Cited by 61

Complexity in Epidemiology and Public Health. Addressing Complex Health Problems Through a Mix of Epidemiologic Methods and Data

Rod, N. H., Broadbent, A., Rod, M. H., Federica Russo, B., Arah, O. A., & Stronks, K. (2023) · Epidemiology · doi:10.1097/ede.0000000000001612 · Cited by 70

Physical education in a post-COVID world: A blended-gamified approach

Blain, D., Standage, M., & Curran, T. (2022) · European Physical Education Review · doi:10.1177/1356336x221080372 · Cited by 67

UK government’s new placement legislation is a ‘good first step’: a rapid qualitative analysis of consumer, business, enforcement and health stakeholder perspectives

Muir, S., Dhuria, P., Roe, E. J., Lawrence, W. T., Baird, J., & Vogel, C. (2023) · BMC Medicine · doi:10.1186/s12916-023-02726-9 · Cited by 60

Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 12 to 18 years old

Spiga, F., Tomlinson, E., Davies, A. L., Moore, T. H., Dawson, S., Breheny, K., Savović, J., Hodder, R. K., Wolfenden, L., Higgins, J. P. T., et al. (2024) · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd015330.pub2 · Cited by 63

Mapping complex public health problems with causal loop diagrams

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Evidence for action: a One Health learning platform on interventions to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Wernli, D., Jørgensen, P. S., Parmley, E. J., Troell, M. F., Majowicz, S. E., Harbarth, S., Léger, A., Lambraki, I. A., Graells, T., Henriksson, P. J. G., et al. (2020) · The Lancet Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1016/s1473-3099(20)30392-3 · Cited by 61

Making sense of the evidence in population health intervention research: building a dry stone wall

Ogilvie, D., Bauman, A. E., Foley, L. S., Guell, C., Humphreys, D. K., & Panter, J. (2020) · BMJ Global Health · doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004017 · Cited by 57

Comprehensive Sex Education Addressing Gender and Power: A Systematic Review to Investigate Implementation and Mechanisms of Impact

Sell, K., Oliver, K. A., & Meiksin, R. (2021) · Sexuality Research and Social Policy · doi:10.1007/s13178-021-00674-8 · Cited by 56

Philosophy for Public Health and Public Policy

Wilson, J. (2021) · doi:10.1093/oso/9780192844057.001.0001 · Cited by 56

Reducing loneliness among migrant and ethnic minority people: a participatory evidence synthesis

Salway, S., Such, E., Preston, L., Booth, A., Zubair, M., Victor, C., & Raghavan, R. (2020) · Public Health Research · doi:10.3310/phr08100 · Cited by 54

Designing process evaluations using case study to explore the context of complex interventions evaluated in trials

Grant, A. M., Bugge, C., & Wells, M. (2020) · Trials · doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04880-4 · Cited by 66

Understanding how to create healthier places: A qualitative study exploring the complex system of urban development decision-making

Gouais, A. L., Bates, G., Callway, R., Kwon, H. R., Montel, L., Peake-Jones, S., White, J., Hasan, M. N., Koksal, C., Barnfield, A., et al. (2023) · Health & Place · doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103023 · Cited by 57

Guidance on the use of complex systems models for economic evaluations of public health interventions

Breeze, P. R., Squires, H., Ennis, K., Meier, P. S., Hayes, K., Lomax, N., Shiell, A., Kee, F., de Vocht, F., O’Flaherty, M., et al. (2023) · Health Economics · doi:10.1002/hec.4681 · Cited by 54

Climate Change and the People's Health

Friel, S. (2019) · doi:10.1093/oso/9780190492731.001.0001 · Cited by 54

Obstacles and opportunities to using research evidence in local public health decision-making in England

Kneale, D., Rojas‐García, A., & Thomas, J. (2019) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-019-0446-x · Cited by 54

Mental health and environmental factors in adults: A population-based network analysis.

Bjørndal, L. D., Ebrahimi, O. V., Lan, X., Nes, R. B., & Røysamb, E. (2023) · American Psychologist · doi:10.1037/amp0001208 · Cited by 53

Evaluating unintended consequences: New insights into solving practical, ethical and political challenges of evaluation

Oliver, K. A., Lorenc, T., & Tinkler, J. (2019) · Evaluation · doi:10.1177/1356389019850847 · Cited by 53

Self-Efficacy Interventions

Warner, L. M., & French, D. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.032 · Cited by 62

Systems thinking in, and for, public health: a call for a broader path

Gadsby, E. W., & Wilding, H. (2024) · Health Promotion International · doi:10.1093/heapro/daae086 · Cited by 58

Sexual health literacy among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a conceptual framework for future research

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Systems leadership in practice: thematic insights from three public health case studies

Bigland, C., Evans, D., Bolden, R., & Rae, M. (2020) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-020-09641-1 · Cited by 52

Changing Behavior Using Ecological Models

Salmon, J., Hesketh, K. D., Arundell, L., Downing, K. L., & Biddle, S. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.017 · Cited by 57

How can we adapt complex population health interventions for new contexts? Progressing debates and research priorities

Evans, R., Moore, G. F., Movsisyan, A., & Rehfuess, E. A. (2020) · Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · doi:10.1136/jech-2020-214468 · Cited by 51

Strengthening causal inference from randomised controlled trials of complex interventions

Leroy, J. L., Frongillo, E. A., Kase, B. E., Alonso, S., Chen, M., Dohoo, I. R., Huybregts, L., Kadiyala, S., & Saville, N. M. (2022) · BMJ Global Health · doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2022-008597 · Cited by 51

Tensions and opportunities in social prescribing. Developing a framework to facilitate its implementation and evaluation in primary care: a realist review

Calderón‐Larrañaga, S., Milner, Y., Clinch, M., Greenhalgh, T., & Finer, S. (2021) · BJGP Open · doi:10.3399/bjgpo.2021.0017 · Cited by 51

The impact of war on the environment and health: implications for readiness, response, and recovery in Ukraine

Racioppi, F., Rutter, H., Nitzan, D., Borojevic, A., Carr, Z. A., Grygaski, T. J., Jarosińska, D., Netanyahu, S., Schmoll, O., Stuetzle, K., et al. (2022) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01739-1 · Cited by 50

Turning FOP nutrition labels into action: A systematic review of label+ interventions

Schruff-Lim, E.-M., Loo, E. J. V., van Kleef, E., & van Trijp, J. C. M. (2023) · Food Policy · doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2023.102479 · Cited by 50

Collaboration in Complex Systems: Multilevel Network Analysis for Community-Based Obesity Prevention Interventions

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Mitigating the impact of air pollution on dementia and brain health: Setting the policy agenda

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Promoting the health of vulnerable populations: Three steps towards a systems-based re-orientation of public health intervention research

Rod, M. H., Rod, N. H., Federica Russo, B., Klinker, C. D., Reis, R., & Stronks, K. (2023) · Health & Place · doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.102984 · Cited by 49

An overview of healthcare improvement: unpacking the complexity for clinicians and managers in a learning health system

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Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory

Hagger, M. S., Hankonen, N. E., Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., & Ryan, R. M. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.008 · Cited by 67

What is the impact of structural and cultural factors and interventions within educational settings on promoting positive mental health and preventing poor mental health: a systematic review

Troy, D., Anderson, J. K., Jessiman, P., Albers, P., Williams, J. G., Sheard, S., Geijer-Simpson, E., Spencer, L., Kaner, E., Limmer, M., et al. (2022) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-022-12894-7 · Cited by 39

Combining systems thinking approaches and implementation science constructs within community-based prevention: a systematic review

Whelan, J., Fraser, P., Bolton, K. A., Love, P., Strugnell, C., Boelsen‐Robinson, T., Blake, M. R., Martin, E., Allender, S. E., & Bell, C. (2023) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-023-01023-4 · Cited by 48

Applying pragmatic approaches to complex program evaluation: A case study of implementation of the New South Wales Get Healthy at Work program

Crane, M. A., Bauman, A. E., Lloyd, B., McGill, B., Rissel, C. E., & Grunseit, A. C. (2019) · Health Promotion Journal of Australia · doi:10.1002/hpja.239 · Cited by 48

Stakeholders’ experiences of the public health research process: time to change the system?

Laird, Y., Manner, J., Baldwin, L., Hunter, R. F., McAteer, J., Rodgers, S., Williamson, C., & Jepson, R. G. (2020) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-020-00599-5 · Cited by 52

System models for resilience in gerontology: application to the COVID-19 pandemic

Klasa, K., Galaitsi, S., Wister, A., & Linkov, I. (2021) · BMC Geriatrics · doi:10.1186/s12877-020-01965-2 · Cited by 52

Randomized Control Trials in the Field of Development

Bédécarrats, F., Guérin, I., & Roubaud, F. (2020) · doi:10.1093/oso/9780198865360.001.0001 · Cited by 53

Young adulthood: a transitional period with lifelong implications for health and wellbeing

Rod, N. H., Davies, M., de Vries, T. R., Kreshpaj, B., Drews, H. J., Nguyen, T., & Elsenburg, L. K. (2025) · BMC Global and Public Health · doi:10.1186/s44263-025-00148-8 · Cited by 47

Enhancing the sustainability of school improvement initiatives

Askell‐Williams, H., & Koh, G. A. (2020) · School Effectiveness and School Improvement · doi:10.1080/09243453.2020.1767657 · Cited by 47

Qualitative systems mapping for complex public health problems: A practical guide

Kiekens, A., de Casterlé, B. D., & Vandamme, A. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0264463 · Cited by 46

The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers

Grey, E., Baber, F., Corbett, E., Ellis, D. A., Gillison, F., & Barnett, J. C. (2024) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-023-17386-w · Cited by 46

Factors associated with the implementation of community-based peer-led health promotion programs: A scoping review

Lorthios-Guilledroit, A., Richard, L., & Filiatrault, J. (2018) · Evaluation and Program Planning · doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.01.008 · Cited by 46

Addressing social determinants of noncommunicable diseases in primary care: a systematic review

Allen, L. N., Smith, R. W., Simmons-Jones, F., Roberts, N. W., Honney, R., & Currie, J. (2020) · Bulletin of the World Health Organization · doi:10.2471/blt.19.248278 · Cited by 46

Understanding school food systems to support the development and implementation of food based policies and interventions

Bryant, M., Burton, W., O’Kane, N., Woodside, J. V., Ahern, S., Garnett, P., Spence, S., Sharif, A. M., Rutter, H., Baker, T., et al. (2023) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-023-01432-2 · Cited by 45

Conceptualizing Family Influences on Children’s Energy Balance-Related Behaviors: Levels of Interacting Family Environmental Subsystems (The LIFES Framework)

Niermann, C. Y. N., Gerards, S. M. P. L., & Kremers, S. (2018) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph15122714 · Cited by 49

ActEarly: a City Collaboratory approach to early promotion of good health and wellbeing

Wright, J., Hayward, A. C., West, J., Pickett, K. E., McEachan, R., Mon-Williams, M. A., Christie, N., Vaughan, L., Sheringham, J., Haklay, M., et al. (2019) · Wellcome Open Research · doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15443.1 · Cited by 45

Revisiting COVID-19 policies: 10 evidence-based recommendations for where to go from here

Halperin, D. T., Hearst, N., Hodgins, S., Bailey, R. C., Klausner, J. D., Jackson, H., Wamai, R. G., Ladapo, J. A., Over, M., Baral, S., et al. (2021) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-021-12082-z · Cited by 47

Tracking implementation within a community-led whole of system approach to address childhood overweight and obesity in south west Sydney, Australia

Maitland, N., Wardle, K., Whelan, J., Jalaludin, B. B., Creighton, D., Johnstone, M., Hayward, J., & Allender, S. E. (2021) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-021-11288-5 · Cited by 44

Using Group Model Building to Describe the System Driving Unhealthy Eating and Identify Intervention Points: A Participatory, Stakeholder Engagement Approach in the Caribbean

Guariguata, L., Rouwette, E. A. J. A., Murphy, M. M., Ville, A. S., Dunn, L., Hickey, G. M., Jones, W., Samuels, T. A., & Unwin, N. C. (2020) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu12020384 · Cited by 44

Environmental Interventions to Reduce the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review

von Philipsborn, P., Stratil, J. M., Burns, J., Busert, L. K., Pfadenhauer, L. M., Polus, S., Holzapfel, C., Hauner, H., & Rehfuess, E. A. (2020) · Obesity Facts · doi:10.1159/000508843 · Cited by 48

Generating change through collective impact and systems science for childhood obesity prevention: The GenR8 Change case study

Bolton, K. A., Fraser, P., Lowe, J., Moodie, M., Bell, C., Strugnell, C., Hayward, J., McGlashan, J., Millar, L., Whelan, J., et al. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0266654 · Cited by 44

Systems modelling tools to support policy and planning

Occhipinti, J., Page, A., Prodan, A., McDonnell, G., & Osgood, N. D. (2018) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(18)30302-7 · Cited by 44

The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living

Muth, N. D., Bolling, C. F., Hannon, T. S., Sharifi, M., OBESITY, S. O., Armstrong, S., Barlow, S. E., Fox, C. K., Groos, J., Haemer, M. A., et al. (2024) · PEDIATRICS · doi:10.1542/peds.2023-065480 · Cited by 43

Using natural experiments to evaluate population health and health system interventions: new framework for producers and users of evidence

Craig, P., Campbell, M., Deidda, M., Dundas, R., Green, J., Katikireddi, S. V., Lewsey, J., Ogilvie, D., de Vocht, F., & White, M. (2025) · BMJ · doi:10.1136/bmj-2024-080505 · Cited by 43

Systems thinking for planning and evaluating conservation interventions

Mahajan, S. L., Glew, L., Rieder, E., Ahmadia, G. N., Darling, E. S., Fox, H. E., Mascia, M. B., & McKinnon, M. (2019) · Conservation Science and Practice · doi:10.1111/csp2.44 · Cited by 43

Use of Urban Health Indicator Tools by Built Environment Policy- and Decision-Makers: a Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Pineo, H., Glonti, K., Rutter, H., Zimmermann, N., Wilkinson, P., & Davies, M. (2019) · Journal of Urban Health · doi:10.1007/s11524-019-00378-w · Cited by 43

Whole of Systems Approaches to Physical Activity Policy and Practice in Australia: The ASAPa Project Overview and Initial Systems Map

Bellew, W., Smith, B. J., Nau, T., Lee, K., Reece, L. J., & Bauman, A. E. (2019) · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · doi:10.1123/jpah.2019-0121 · Cited by 43

“Children are precious cargo; we don’t let them take any risks!”: Hearing from adults on safety and risk in children’s active play in schools: a systematic review

Jerebine, A., Davies, K. F., Lander, N., Eyre, E. L. J., Duncan, M. J., & Barnett, L. M. (2022) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-022-01344-7 · Cited by 42

Comparing complex perspectives on obesity drivers: action‐driven communities and evidence‐oriented experts

McGlashan, J., Hayward, J., Brown, A. D., Owen, B. J., Millar, L., Johnstone, M., Creighton, D., & Allender, S. E. (2018) · Obesity Science & Practice · doi:10.1002/osp4.306 · Cited by 42

Urban-rural differences in trajectories of physical activity in Europe from 2002 to 2017

Moreno‐Llamas, A., Mayor, J. G., & Sánchez, E. D. L. C. (2021) · Health & Place · doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102570 · Cited by 45

Developing a systems-based framework of the factors influencing dietary and physical activity behaviours in ethnic minority populations living in Europe - a DEDIPAC study

Holdsworth, M., Nicolaou, M., Langøien, L. J., Osei-Kwasi, H., CHASTIN, S. F. M., Stok, F. M., Capranica, L., Lien, N., Terragni, L., Monsivais, P., et al. (2017) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-017-0608-6 · Cited by 42

Health impacts of environmental and social interventions designed to increase deprived communities’ access to urban woodlands: a mixed-methods study

Thompson, C. W., de Oliveira, E. S., Tilley, S., Elizalde, A., Botha, W., Briggs, A. H., Cummins, S., Leyland, A. H., Roe, J. J., Aspinall, P., et al. (2019) · Public Health Research · doi:10.3310/phr07020 · Cited by 43

Strengthening complex systems for chronic disease prevention: a systematic review

Littlejohns, L. B., & Wilson, A. J. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7021-9 · Cited by 41

Enhancing Health Through Access to Nature: How Effective are Interventions in Woodlands in Deprived Urban Communities? A Quasi-experimental Study in Scotland, UK

Thompson, C. W., Elizalde, A., Cummins, S., Leyland, A. H., Botha, W., Briggs, A. H., Tilley, S., de Oliveira, E. S., Roe, J. J., Aspinall, P., et al. (2019) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su11123317 · Cited by 41

Planning and Implementation Intention Interventions

Rhodes, R. E., Grant, S. J., & de Bruijn, G. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.039 · Cited by 46

Defining and Intervening on Cumulative Environmental Neurodevelopmental Risks: Introducing a Complex Systems Approach

Payne-Sturges, D., Cory‐Slechta, D. A., Puett, R. C., Thomas, S. B., Hammond, R. A., & Hovmand, P. S. (2021) · Environmental Health Perspectives · doi:10.1289/ehp7333 · Cited by 43

Towards a critical complex systems approach to public health

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