Carers of patients with advanced respiratory disease (ARD) on home oxygen therapy: A predictive model of their quality of life

P. Cafarella, T. Effing, R. Sladek, J. Paddison, R. Woodman, T. Jones, J. Buckman, P. Frith (Adelaide, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Palliative care, oxygen and community care for chronic lung disease
Session: Palliative care, oxygen and community care for chronic lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 675
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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