A systematic review of the cost and cost-effectiveness of telehealth for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 212-220

  Udsen, Flemming W ^a   Hejlesen, Ole ^a   Ehlers, Lars H ^a  

^a AALBORG UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

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EID: 84902183327     PISSN: 1357633X     EISSN: 17581109     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1357633X14533896     Document Type: Article

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