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POTTS, Alexandra J., NOBLES, James, SHEARN, Katie, DANKS, Kara and FRITH, Gabriella (2022). Embedded researchers as part of a whole systems approach to physical activity: reflections and recommendations. Systems, 10 (3): 69.
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Abstract
Whole systems approaches are increasingly being advocated as a way of responding to complex public health priorities such as obesity and physical inactivity. Due to the complex and adaptive nature of such systems, researchers are increasingly being embedded within host organisations (i.e., those which facilitate the whole systems approach) to work with key stakeholders to illuminate and understand mechanisms of change and develop a culture of continuous improvement. While previous literature has reported on the benefits and challenges of embedded researchers in health care, little is known about the experiences and learnings of those situated within these complex whole systems approaches. In this paper, we present our reflections of being embedded researchers within four distinct whole systems approaches and outline recommendations and considerations for commissioners working with or seeking support from an embedded researcher.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | ** From MDPI via Jisc Publications Router ** Licence for this article: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ **Journal IDs: eissn 2079-8954 **History: published 24-05-2022; accepted 20-05-2022 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | complex systems, embedded researcher, evaluation, public health, physical activity |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.3390/systems10030069 |
| SWORD Depositor: | Colin Knott |
| Depositing User: | Colin Knott |
| Date Deposited: | 26 May 2022 09:48 |
| Last Modified: | 26 May 2022 09:48 |
| URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/30267 |
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