Applying system dynamics methods for local obesity prevention: results from a group model building study in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Our study is one of the first providing insight into how system understanding can be translated into actionable leverage points and action ideas targeting different system levels. Achieving tangible systems change at system goals or paradigm level requires substantial stakeholder involvement and a dedicated process.
Authors
- Naomi de Pooter
- Angie Luna Pinzon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9322-6732)
- Vincent Busch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1861-5954)
- Wilma Waterlander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0956-178X)
- Mai J. M. Chinapaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6259-2441)
- Manou Anselma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6849-1350)
- Teatske M. Altenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8764-5631)
- Karien Stronks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0921-2232)
- S. Dijkstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5567-4606)
- Meredith L. Overman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4462-4478)
Institutions
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Mulier Institute (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Research Policy and Systems
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-025-01398-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.11
Funders
- ZonMw