European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 271-277 , September 2010

Exploring the information needs of patients with cancer of the rectum

  • Gloria O'Connor

      Affiliations

    • Stoma Care Department, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT47 6SB, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 2871345171x3975.
    • ,
  • Vivien Coates

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK
    • Tel.: +44 2870324206.
    • ,
  • Siobhan O'Neill

      Affiliations

    • School of Psychology, University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Londonderry BT48 7JL, UK
    • Tel.: +44 2871375354.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.01.024

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 271-277 , September 2010

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