The meaning and validation of social support networks for close family of persons with advanced cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To strengthen the mental well-being of close family of persons newly diagnosed as having cancer, it is necessary to acquire a greater understanding of their experiences of social support networks, so as to better assess what resource...

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Main Authors: Sjolander Catarina, Ahlstrom Gerd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6955/11/17