Applied Nursing Research
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 138-147 , August 2005

The role of education in managing fatigue, anxiety, and sleep disorders in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer

Received 15 April 2004 ,Revised 17 July 2004 ,Accepted 26 August 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2004.08.005

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 138-147 , August 2005

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