Resilience and health (care): A dynamic adaptive perspective
1Monash Health Community, Monash Health, Adjunct Associate Professor, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|November 14, 2018
Summary
This forum explores diverse resilience perspectives, including clinical, psychosocial, and sociological, to enhance healthcare understanding. A transdisciplinary overview reveals broad implications for health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Multidisciplinary research
- Health sciences
- Social sciences
Background:
- This special forum examines resilience through multiple lenses: clinical, psychosocial, sociological, complexity science, organizational, and political economy.
- Eight distinct papers contribute to a comprehensive exploration of resilience.
Discussion:
- The forum aims to broaden the understanding of resilience in healthcare.
- It highlights the implications of various resilience worldviews for health and well-being.
Key Insights:
- Resilience is a multifaceted concept with diverse interpretations across disciplines.
- A transdisciplinary approach is crucial for a holistic understanding of resilience in healthcare.
Outlook:
- Future research should integrate these diverse perspectives for more effective healthcare strategies.
- This work encourages a more nuanced and comprehensive approach to resilience in health and social systems.
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