Enhancing satisfaction in later life: What makes a difference for nursing home residents?

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 26, Issue 1-2, 1996, Pages 27-47

  Ghusn, Husam F ^a   Hyde, David ^a   Stevens, Ellen S ^b   Hyde, Mary ^a   Teasdale, Thomas A ^a  

^a BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

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EID: 84937274396     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083V26N01_03     Document Type: Article

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