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Original Articles

Understanding the Experience of Moving a Loved One to a Long-Term Care Facility

Family Members' Perspectives

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Pages 17-46 | Received 24 Mar 2004, Accepted 09 Feb 2005, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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