Management challenges in care pathways: Conclusions of a qualitative study within 57 health-care organizations

International Journal of Care Pathways

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 142-149

  van Gerven, E ^a   Vanhaecht, K ^a   Deneckere, S ^a   Vleugels, A ^a   Sermeus, W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN   (Belgium)

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EID: 78651080930     PISSN: 20404026     EISSN: 20404034     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1258/jicp.2010.010029     Document Type: Article

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