Adoption of C-reactive protein rapid tests for the management of acute childhood infections in hospitals in the Netherlands and England: a comparative health systems analysis

Abstract Background The adoption of C-reactive protein point-of-care tests (CRP POCTs) in hospitals varies across Europe. We aimed to understand the factors that contribute to different levels of adoption of CRP POCTs for the management of acute childhood infections in two countries. Methods Compara...

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Main Authors: Juan Emmanuel Dewez, Ruud G. Nijman, Elizabeth J. A. Fitchett, Edmond C. Li, Queena F. Luu, Rebecca Lynch, Marieke Emonts, Ronald de Groot, Michiel van der Flier, Ria Philipsen, Stefanie Ettelt, Shunmay Yeung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10698-6