International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 13-20 , February 2012

Ambulatory orthopaedic surgery patients’ symptoms with two different patient education methods

  • Katja Heikkinen, MNSc, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science, FIN-20014 Turku, Finland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +358 50 401 9999; fax: +358 2 333 8400.
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  • Helena Leino-Kilpi, PhD, RN (Professor and Head of Department/Nurse Manager)

      Affiliations

    • University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science, Hospital District of Southwest Finland, Finland
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  • Tero Vahlberg, MSc (Biostatistian)

      Affiliations

    • University of Turku, Department of Biostatistics, Finland
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  • Sanna Salanterä, PhD, RN (Professor/Nurse Manager)

      Affiliations

    • University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science, Hospital District of Southwest Finland, Finland

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2011.04.004

International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 13-20 , February 2012

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