A behavior mapping method for assessing efficacy of change on special care units

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 184-189

  Bell, Paul A ^a   Smith, Jeffrey M ^a  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

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EID: 3242775813     PISSN: 15333175     EISSN: 19382731     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/153331759701200407     Document Type: Article

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