Evidence-based management of constipation in the oncology patient

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 18-25

  Smith, Sam ^a  

^a CHRISTIE HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cancer; Constipation; Evidence based practice; Prevention; Treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 0347117764     PISSN: 14623889     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1054/ejon.2000.0119     Document Type: Article

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