European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 23-30 , February 2011

Colorectal cancer follow-up: Patient satisfaction and amenability to telephone after care

  • K. Beaver

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing & Caring Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Brook Building, Preston PR1 2HE, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1772 893715.
    • Kinta Beaver was Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester when this study was conducted.
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  • C. Wilson

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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  • D. Procter

      Affiliations

    • Colorectal Nursing Service, Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR, UK
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  • J. Sheridan

      Affiliations

    • Colorectal Nursing Service, Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR, UK
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  • G. Towers

      Affiliations

    • Colorectal Nursing Service, Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR, UK
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  • J. Heath

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR, UK
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  • S. Susnerwala

      Affiliations

    • Rosemere Cancer Centre, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9HT, UK
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  • K. Luker

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.05.006

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 23-30 , February 2011

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