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Research Article

Pediatric pressure injuries: does modifying a tool alter the risk assessment outcome?

, MNSc, RN, , MNSc, RN, , RN & , MN, Grad Dip Adv Nsg, BN, RN
Pages 279-290 | Received 13 May 2013, Accepted 25 Jun 2013, Published online: 21 Aug 2013

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