HEALTHEARTH Network - Newcastle, Australia
Theory - Complexity Theory

Complexity theory provides a common conceptual framework for TD researchers. Complexity theory views a health problem as an open system which co-evolves with other open systems through the exchange of energy, materials and information.

Complex open systems self-regulate (adapt) towards greater complexity as a result of outside disturbance or through spontaneous self-organisation.

TD researchers apply knowledge of how open systems behave and change to improve the health of humans and ecosystems.