Assessing the quality of life - reality or impossible dream?

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Holmes, S. 2005. Assessing the quality of life - reality or impossible dream? International Journal of Nursing Studies. 42 (4), pp. 493-501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.06.014
AuthorsHolmes, S.
Year2005
JournalInternational Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal citation42 (4), pp. 493-501
PublisherElsevier
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.06.014
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