Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 3-12 , February 2012

What influences the impact of pressure ulcers on health-related quality of life? A qualitative patient-focused exploration of contributory factors

  • C. Gorecki

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • J. Nixon

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
    • ,
  • A. Madill

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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  • J. Firth

      Affiliations

    • School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
    • ,
  • J.M. Brown

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2011.11.001

Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 3-12 , February 2012

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