A Preliminary Analysis of Memorable Support and Nonsupport Messages Received by Nurses in Acute Care Settings

Health Communication

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 37-63

  Ford, Leigh Arden ^a   Ellis, Beth Hartman ^b  

^a NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 0347334761     PISSN: 10410236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327027hc1001_3     Document Type: Article

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