Physical restraint in general hospital psychiatric units in the metropolitan area of rome

International Journal of Mental Health

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 3-16

  Sangiorgio, Pletro ^a   Sarlatto, Cinzia ^b  

^a Local Health Unit Roma   (Italy)

^b SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

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EID: 57849095840     PISSN: 00207411     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/IMH0020-7411370401     Document Type: Article

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