Effectiveness and appropriateness of therapeutic play intervention in preparing children for surgery: A randomized controlled trial study

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William, Ho Cheung and Lopez, Violeta. (2008). Effectiveness and appropriateness of therapeutic play intervention in preparing children for surgery: A randomized controlled trial study. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 13(2), pp. 63 - 73. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00138.x
AuthorsWilliam, Ho Cheung and Lopez, Violeta
Year2008
JournalJournal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
Journal citation13 (2), pp. 63 - 73
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISSN1539-0136
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00138.x
Scopus EID2-s2.0-41149104517
Page range63 - 73
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
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