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Research Article

Unexplained experiences in the context of bereavement – qualitative analysis

Milla Mäkikomsia Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anja Terkamo-Moisiob Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, FinlandView further author information
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Marja Kaunonenc Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, and Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, FinlandView further author information
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Anna Liisa Ahod Faculty o f So cial Scie nces, Tampere University, Tampere, FinlandView further author information
Pages 443-459 | Published online: 21 Oct 2021

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