International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 197-209 , February 2005

An exploration of the caring attributes and perceptions of work place change among gerontological nursing staff in England, Scotland and China (Hong Kong)

  • Irene Schofield

      Affiliations

    • Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Debbie Tolson

      Affiliations

    • Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA, UK
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  • David Arthur

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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  • Sue Davies

      Affiliations

    • The University of Sheffield, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK
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  • Mike Nolan

      Affiliations

    • The University of Sheffield, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK

Received 1 June 2003 ,Revised 25 May 2004 ,Accepted 1 June 2004.

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International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 197-209 , February 2005

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