Hemberg, Jessica Anne Viveka; Vilander, Susann
Affiliation:
Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa Finland
Source:
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences (SCAND J CARING SCI), Dec2017; 31(4): 822-829. (8p)
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