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© Policy Press 2017. Worldwide, policymakers, health system managers, practitioners and researchers struggle to use evidence to improve policy and practice. There is growing recognition that this challenge relates to the complex systems in which we work. The corresponding increase in complexity-related discourse remains primarily at a theoretical level. This paper moves the discussion to a practical level, proposing actions that can be taken to implement evidence successfully in complex systems. Key to success is working with, rather than trying to simplify or control, complexity. The integrated actions relate to co-producing knowledge, establishing shared goals and measures, enabling leadership, ensuring adequate resourcing, contributing to the science of knowledge-to-action, and communicating strategically.
Author(s): Holmes BJ, Best A, Davies H, Hunter D, Kelly MP, Marshall M, Rycroft-Malone J
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Evidence and Policy
Year: 2017
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Pages: 539-560
Print publication date: 01/08/2017
Online publication date: 15/08/2016
Acceptance date: 10/07/2016
ISSN (print): 1744-2648
ISSN (electronic): 1744-2656
Publisher: Policy Press
URL: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14712553750311
DOI: 10.1332/174426416X14712553750311