Reducing emotional distress in nurses using cognitive behavioral therapy: A preliminary program evaluation

Japan Journal of Nursing Science

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 109-115

  Brunero, Scott ^a   Cowan, Darrin ^b   Fairbrother, Greg ^a  

^a PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b Mental Health   (Australia)

Author keywords

Cognitive behavioral therapy; Education; Nurse; Stress

Indexed keywords

EID: 56649093015     PISSN: 17427932     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-7924.2008.00102.x     Document Type: Article

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