Implementation and effects of a medication pass nutritional supplement program in a long-term care facility: A pilot study

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 34, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 45-51

  Doll Shankaruk, Michelle ^a   Yau, Walter N C ^a   Oelke, Carol ^a  

^a Extendicare Holyrood   (Canada)

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EID: 45749126180     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20080501-02     Document Type: Article

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