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Applying systems and complexity science to real patient care
1Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|September 3, 2020
Summary
Systems and complexity science principles can improve patient care, leading to better outcomes and lower costs. Applying these concepts to the global healthcare system is crucial for sustainability and reducing harm.
Area of Science:
- Explores the application of systems and complexity science principles in healthcare.
- Highlights the shift from reductionist science to a more holistic approach.
Background:
- Current healthcare systems are unsustainable due to fragmentation and waste.
- Reductionist science principles are inadequate for complex, dynamic biological systems.
- Systems science principles, originating in physics, better accommodate biological variability and change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of systems and complexity science principles to real patient care.
- To demonstrate the potential of these principles in improving healthcare outcomes and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Application of systems science principles to abdominal wall hernia patient care for a decade.
- Utilized continuous quality improvement for patient processes.
- Employed non-linear analytical tools for value-based outcome improvement.
Main Results:
- Application of systems and complexity science led to lower costs and better outcomes for complex hernia patients.
- These principles have not yet been widely adopted in the global healthcare system.
Conclusions:
- Systems and complexity science offer potential for cost reduction and improved patient outcomes.
- Widespread application across healthcare processes can enhance overall patient care and system sustainability.
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