Nurse-Led Randomized Controlled Trials in the Perioperative Setting: A Scoping Review

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Munday, A.J., Delaney, L., Higgins, D.N., Hughes, D.J., Griffin, P.B., Ingleman, D.J., Keogh, P.S. and Coyer, P.F.. 2020. "Nurse-Led Randomized Controlled Trials in the Perioperative Setting: A Scoping Review." Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 13, pp. 647-660.
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Nurse-Led Randomized Controlled Trials in the Perioperative Setting: A Scoping Review

ERA Journal ID123846
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsMunday, A.J., Delaney, L., Higgins, D.N., Hughes, D.J., Griffin, P.B., Ingleman, D.J., Keogh, P.S. and Coyer, P.F.
Journal TitleJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Journal Citation13, pp. 647-660
Year2020
PublisherDove Medical Press Ltd.
ISSN1178-2390
ANZSRC Field of Research 20204205. Nursing
Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Centre for Health Research
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