Mental health problems and behavioral disruptions in nursing Homes: Are social workers prepared to provide needed services?

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 27, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 73-86

  Tirrito, Terry ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

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EID: 85025327910     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v27n01_06     Document Type: Article

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