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Families' experiences of long-term care placement: Adaptation and intervention

Joseph E. Gaugler
, PhD, Assistant Professor &
Heidi H. Holmes
Pages 32-43 | Accepted 01 Mar 2003, Published online: 19 Aug 2006

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