Systems Mapping & Modeling
To tackle communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other public health challenges, our Symsilico team develops and utilizes systems mapping and modeling to help decision makers better understand and address complex systems.
What is a systems map?
A systems map is a picture or diagram that shows the different parts and components of a system and how they are interconnected with each other.
What is a systems model?
A systems model makes the systems map “live” by creating a version of it on a computer. A systems model uses mathematical equations and various computational techniques to represent the components and relationships of a system.
As a decision maker, you must be able to understand the systems that surround you and how they work together in order to find the best solutions. Unaided, it can be difficult and can result in wasted time, effort and resources.
Symsilico’s systems models can serve as a virtual laboratory to test different possibilities within the safety of a computer before trying it in the real world. Our models can eliminate the guesswork, saving valuable time, money and other resources.
The Symsilico team has worked with healthcare professionals, administrators, community leaders, businesses, funders, policymakers and product developers to answer:
What is the scope and impact of an issue or problem?
What should be the design and characteristics of new technology or product?
How should products be best used?
What will be the impact of a new policy or intervention?
How should decision making change under differing conditions and circumstances?
Where should one invest or allocate resources?
How can commodity efficiency be improved?