A thematic analysis of the self-directed learning experiences of 13 breast cancer patientsy

International Journal of Lifelong Education

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 95-109

  Rager, Kathleen B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

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EID: 84993739319     PISSN: 02601370     EISSN: 1464519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0260137032000172088     Document Type: Article

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