Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , February 2006

The management of chronic neck pain – A retrospective survey of the patient journey using in-depth semi-structured interviews

  • Paul Bibby, RN BA MA

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    • (Visiting Research Fellow, Sheffield-Hallam University)

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00002-1

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.01.001

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , February 2006