International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 47, Issue 5 , Pages 531-533 , May 2010

Is pressure sore prevention a sensitive indicator of the quality of nursing care? A cautionary note

Received 23 December 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.12.019

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 47, Issue 5 , Pages 531-533 , May 2010

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