Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 524-533 , November 2010

Health Care Providers' Evaluations of Family Presence During Resuscitation

  • Kathleen S. Oman, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Kathleen S. Oman, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, 12401 E 17th Ave, Leprino Bldg, Room 635, PO Box 6510, Mail Stop 901, Aurora, CO 80045
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  • Christine R. Duran, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC

Received 13 April 2010 ,Revised 9 June 2010 ,Accepted 10 June 2010.

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☆ This study was funded by Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Kappa Chapter at Large.

 Earn Up to 8.0 CE Hours. See page 604.

PII: S0099-1767(10)00286-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2010.06.014

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 524-533 , November 2010

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