Reviewing the application of the balanced scorecard with implications for low-income health settings
Document Type
Article
Department
Community Health Sciences; Office of the Provost
Abstract
High-income countries (HICs) are increasingly making use of the balanced scorecard (BSC) in healthcare. Evidence about BSC usage in low-incomecountries (LICs) is deficient. This study assessed feasibility of BSC use in LICs. Systematic review of electronic databases shows that the BSC improved patient, staff, clinical, and financial outcomes in HICs. To translate the experience of BSC use in HICs to their use in LICs, the applicability parameters of the National Committee for Quality Assurance were applied. Despite contextual challenges, pilot testing of BSC use can be undertaken in selected LICs. Committed leadership, cultural readiness, quality information systems, viable strategic plans, and optimum resources are required.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal for Healthcare Quality
Recommended Citation
Rabbani, F.,
Jafri, W.,
Abbas, F.,
Pappas, G.,
Brommels, M.,
Tomson, G.
(2007). Reviewing the application of the balanced scorecard with implications for low-income health settings. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 29(5), 21-34.
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