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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

The Experiences of Nursing Managers in Implementing Palliative Care in Long-Term Care Facilities

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Pages 4053-4070 | Received 28 Sep 2023, Accepted 04 Dec 2023, Published online: 14 Dec 2023

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