Fibromyalgia: An overview and comparison of treatment options

British Journal of Nursing

Volumn 20, Issue 16, 2011, Pages 991-995

  Ryan, Sarah ^a  

^a HAYWOOD HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Education; Fibromyalgia; Self management; Treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 80052436467     PISSN: 09660461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2011.20.16.991     Document Type: Review

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