Computational modelling and systems ergonomics: a system dynamics model of drink driving-related trauma prevention

Paul M Salmon; Gemma J M Read; Jason Thompson; Scott McLean; Roderick McClure

doi:10.1080/00140139.2020.1745268

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Computational modelling and systems ergonomics: a system dynamics model of drink driving-related trauma prevention

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Computational modelling and systems ergonomics: a system dynamics model of drink driving-related trauma prevention

Paul M Salmon, Gemma J M Read, Jason Thompson, Scott McLean and Roderick McClure

Ergonomics, Vol.63(8), pp.965-980

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2020.1745268

PMID: 32189587

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system dynamics

drink driving

systems ergonomics

computational modelling

System dynamics is a computational modelling method that is used to understand the dynamic interactions influencing behaviour in complex systems. In this article we argue that the method provides a useful tool for ergonomists wishing to model the behaviour of complex systems. We present a system dynamics model that simulates the behaviour of a drink driving-related trauma system and explore the potential impact of different road safety policy interventions. The model was simulated over thirty-year periods with different policy interventions. The findings suggest that the greatest reduction in drink driving-related trauma can be achieved by policies that integrate standard road safety interventions (e.g. education and enforcement) with interventions designed to address the societal issue of alcohol misuse and addiction. In closing we discuss the potential use of system dynamics modelling in future ergonomics applications and outline its strengths and weaknesses in relation to existing systems ergonomics methods.

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Title: Computational modelling and systems ergonomics: a system dynamics model of drink driving-related trauma prevention
Authors: Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Gemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Jason Thompson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Scott McLean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Roderick McClure (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Ergonomics, Vol.63(8), pp.965-980
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2020.1745268
ISSN: 0014-0139; 1366-5847
PMID: 32189587
Copyright note: Copyright (c) 2020. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics on 2020, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00140139.2020.1745268
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450978702621
Output Type: Journal article

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