Use of technology as a support mechanism for caregivers of hospice patients

Journal of Palliative Care

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 303-309

  Demiris, George ^a,b   Parker Oliver, Debra R ^b   Courtney, Karen L ^a,b   Porock, Davina ^c  

^a University of Missouri   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 30944449636     PISSN: 08258597     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/082585970502100411     Document Type: Review

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