Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 106-112 , May 2006

Using a website containing patient narratives to understand people’s experiences of living with arthritis

  • Malcolm Headland, RN, Cert.Ed, BA (Hons) ((Senior Lecturer))

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00035-5

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.03.007

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 106-112 , May 2006

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