Uses of Modelling

Using systems modelling for evidence-informed mental health reform in Australia.

By Admin in Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

May 13, 2023

To introduce Acumen, members pooled their expertise to draft an article about the role of systems modelling in Australian mental health reform processes. The article provides an overview of current and previous mental health reform plans in Australia, identifies and describes different modelling approaches and the types of topics they are particularly well suited to addressing and discusses challenges and opportunities for planners and policymakers relating to the commissioning, development and use of model based tools.

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Simulation modelling in health care lecture.

By Admin in Resources for Planners

July 4, 2020

Year: 2020 Type: Lecture. Presenters: Long, Katrina and Meadows, Graham and McDermott, Fiona and Atkison, Jo-An. Institution: Department of Psychiatry, Monash University. Topic: A high-level, simplified overview of simulation modelling in health care written and presented for healthcare professionals completing the Masters of Psychiatry at Monash University. Duration: 0 hours, 21 minutes. >

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Mental health systems modelling for evidence-informed service reform in Australia

By Admin in Publications (Modelling Methods), Publications (Mental Health Policy), Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

May 14, 2023

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Whiteford, Harvey and Bagheri, Nasser and Diminic, Sandra and Enticott, Joanne and Gao, Caroline X and Hamilton, Matthew and Hickie, Ian and Le, Long K and Lee, Yong Y and Long, Katrina M and McGorry, Patrick and Meadows, Graham and Mihalopoulos, Cathrine and Occhipinti, Jo-An and Rock, Daniel and Rosenberg, Sebastian and Salvador-Carulla, Luis and Skinner, Adam. Publication: PsyArXiv Year: 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674231172113 Method: Descriptive overview of the role of modelling in mental health policy and system design, explanation of concepts useful for understanding mental health modelling and overview of how ta new network of modellers and planners hopes to support the development of better and more useful mental health systems models.

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Engaging Healthcare Staff and Stakeholders in Healthcare Simulation Modelling for Research Translation: A Systematic Review

By Admin in Publications (Modelling Methods), Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

November 23, 2021

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Zabell, Thea Simone and Long, Katrina M and Scott, Debbie and Hope, Judith and McLoughlin, Ian and Enticott, Joanne. Publication: Frontiers in Health Services. Year: 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2021.644831 Method: A systematic review on simulation modelling studies with a health outcome which engaged stakeholders in model design. Message: There is a large gap in the current literature of formal evaluation of simulation modelling stakeholder engagement, and a lack of consensus about the processes required for effective simulation modelling stakeholder engagement.

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The science of complex systems is needed to ameliorate the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health

By Admin in Publications (Modelling Methods), Publications (Mental Health Policy), Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

November 25, 2020

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Atkinson, Jo-An and Song, Yun Ju Christine and Merikangas, Kathleen R and Skinner, Adam and Prodan, Ante and Iorfino, Frank and Freebairn, Louise and Rose, Danya and Ho, Nicholas and Crouse, Jacob and Zipunnikov, Vadim and Hickie, Ian. Publication: Frontiers in Psychiatry. Year: 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.606035 Method: Editorial. Message: Applications of systems modeling in mental health research and practice have already demonstrated value in providing improved decision support capability and a better understanding of the different ways even “evidence-based” interventions can play out in diverse systems and settings.

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The National Mental Health Service Planning Framework: Where has it come from and what is its future?

By Admin in Publications (Modelling Methods), Publications (Mental Health Policy), Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

November 2, 2020

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra. Publication: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry Year: 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867420963723 Method: Descriptive account of the background and application of the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework. Message: Decentralised regional planning requires the application of a planning framework that sets targets for the same level of care for all Australians with equivalent needs, accounting for the specific characteristics and needs of local populations and the existing services and barriers to care.

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Beyond prevention: which interventions will flatten the mental health and suicide curve post COVID-19.

By Admin in Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

May 14, 2020

Year: 2020 Type: Webinar Presenters: Hickie, Ian and Occhipinti, Jo-An and Sturgess, Julie and Iorfino, Frank and Lawson, Kenny and Hamilton, Matthew. Institution: Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney Topic: An overview of a number of modelling projects to help identify appropriate policy responses to the anticipated mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Duration: 1 hour, 12 minutes

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What is a mental health systems model?

By Matthew Hamilton in Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

May 14, 2020

A mental health systems model is a mathematical representation of the systems (economic, environmental, service, social and technical) that shape population mental health. These mathematical representations can be succinct (a brief mathematical formula) or highly detailed (complex networks of linked equations expressed as large bodies of computer code). When applied to relevant data, these models can produce insights to help planners and policy makers address a range of decision problems.

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Role of visual analytics in supporting mental healthcare systems research and policy: A systematic scoping review

By Admin in RESOURCES FOR MODELLERS, RESOURCES FOR PLANNERS, PUBLICATIONS (MODELLING METHODS)

May 10, 2019

Peer reviewed: Yes Authors: Chung, Younjin and Bagheri, Nasser and Salinas-Perez, Jose Alberto and Smurthwaite, Kayla and Walsh, Erin and Furst, MaryAnne and Rosenberg, Sebastian and Salvador-Carulla, Luis Publication: International Journal of Information Management. Year: 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.04.012 Method: Scoping review. Message: Visual analytics is needed for mental healthcare systems research and policy. BibTeX: @article{ChungYRole2020U, title={Role of visual analytics in supporting mental healthcare systems research and policy: A systematic scoping review}, author={Chung, Younjin and Bagheri, Nasser and Salinas-Perez, Jose Alberto and Smurthwaite, Kayla and Walsh, Erin and Furst, MaryAnne and Rosenberg, Sebastian and Salvador-Carulla, Luis}, journal={International Journal of Information Management}, volume={50}, pages={}, year={2020}, publisher={Elsevier BV}}

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Causal modelling for supporting planning and management of mental health services and systems: a systematic review

By Admin in Publications (Modelling Methods), Resources for Modellers, Resources for Planners

January 25, 2019

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Almeda, Nerea and García-Alonso, Carlos R and Salinas-Pérez, José A and Gutiérrez-Colosía, Mencía R and Salvador-Carulla, Luis. Publication: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Year: 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16030332 Method: A systematic review the use of causal modelling (a tool for decision-making based on identifying critical variables and their causal relationships) in mental health services and systems. Message: The papers included in the review showed very different objectives and subjects of study.

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