Caring for patients with early COPD: How hazardous is to family carers' psychological health?

D. Figueiredo, R. Gabriel, C. Jácome, J. Cruz, A. Marques (Aveiro, Porto, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The best posters in chronic care
Session: The best posters in chronic care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5098
Disease area: Airway diseases

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