Supporting meningitis diagnosis amongst infants and children through the use of fuzzy cognitive mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meningitis is characterized by an inflammation of the meninges, or the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial for a positive outcome, yet identifying meningitis is a complex process involving an array of signs and symptoms and multiple causal factors which require novel solutions to support clinical decision-making. In this work, we explore the potential of fuzzy cognitive map to assist in the modeling of meningitis, as a support tool for physicians in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Methods

Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) is a method for analysing and depicting human perception of a given system. FCM facilitates the development of a conceptual model which is not limited by exact values and me

SUBMITTER: Mago VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3473237 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature