Scaling Health Interventions: Systems Thinking with Dr. Harriet Koorts

In this engaging conversation, Kristian and Dr. Harriet Koorts from Deakin University’s Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition explore the complexities of scaling health interventions in real-world systems. 🌍💡 A leading researcher in scaling health interventions, Kristian and Harriet discuss one of public health’s toughest challenges: how to move from small, successful trials to sustainable, equitable, and effective interventions at scale. They dive into: ✅ Why scaling is more than just expanding successful trials ✅ The importance of systems thinking vs. program-first approaches ✅ How to identify leverage points for meaningful change ✅ The hidden role of trust, relationships, and politics in scaling ✅ Why sometimes not scaling — or even downscaling — might be needed ✅ How governments, researchers, and communities can work together on sustainable interventions. With insights from healthcare and public health, this episode offers valuable lessons for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to improve population outcomes at scale. 📢 Subscribe for more insights on improving healthcare implementation and patient outcomes. The Essential Implementation Podcast bridges the gap between implementation research and practical settings in the NHS, schools, communities, and government. If you are interested in Implementation Science Training with Kristian, please visit: 👉 https://arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/implementat... We’re also on Twitter: 🐦 / essential_imp1 And Kristian is on LinkedIn: 🔗 / dr-kristian-hudson-504ab733