Implication of Internet growth on enhancing health of disadvantaged groups in China: A global perspective

Journal of Clinical Nursing

Volumn 13, Issue 6 B, 2004, Pages 68-73

  Lai, Claudia K Y ^a   Arthur, David G ^a   Chau, Wing W H ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Digital divide; Elderly care; Information technology; Internet

Indexed keywords

CAREGIVER; COMPUTER; COMPUTER PROGRAM; GERIATRIC CARE; GERIATRICS; HEALTH CARE; HEALTH CARE DELIVERY; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; INTERNET; NURSE; NURSING; REVIEW; TELECOMMUNICATION;

EID: 9344243493     PISSN: 09621067     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.01046.x     Document Type: Review

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