Is c-reactive protein useful in distinguishing Gram stain-negative bacterial meningitis from viral meningitis in children?
Exclusion of bacterial meningitis with only the conventional tests is difficult. Combined with careful physical examination and CSF analyses, serum CRP measurement affords substantial aid.
This study contributes to the literature investigating the design and implementation of a non-financial measurement tool, such as the non-financial information included into a balanced scorecard (BSC), in health care organizations. Managers in health care organizations can benefit from the strategic use of PMS to effectively allocate their time to strategic opportunities and threats, which might arise and affect organizational, output-related performance, such as improving processes.