The accuracy of staff ratings of life and hostel satisfaction of male and female aged care residents

Australasian Journal on Ageing

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 199-202

  Wilson, Leah ^a   Kirby, Neil ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE   (Australia)

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EID: 84869145916     PISSN: 14406381     EISSN: 17416612     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2002.tb00447.x     Document Type: Article

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