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Empirical Studies

Torrenting values, feelings, and thoughts—Cyber nursing and virtual self-care in a breast augmentation forum

, R.N., MHN, MSc, PhD Candidate & , R.N.T., PhD
Article: 7378 | Accepted 30 Sep 2011, Published online: 01 Nov 2011

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