Are nurses recognizing delirium? A systematic review

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 34, Issue 9, 2008, Pages 40-49

  Steis, Melinda R ^a   Fick, Donna M ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 53749090403     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20080901-12     Document Type: Review

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