Refining a location analysis model using a mixed methods approach: Community readiness as a key factor in siting rural palliative care services

Journal of Mixed Methods Research

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 77-95

  Crooks, Valorie A ^a   Schuurman, Nadine ^a   Cinnamon, Jonathan ^a   Castleden, Heather ^b   Johnston, Rory ^a  

^a SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

health services; location analysis; mixed methods; palliative care; rural

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649972430     PISSN: 15586898     EISSN: 15586901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1558689810385693     Document Type: Article

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