Social network size and social participation amongst community dwelling patients with COPD: A mixed methods study

C. Barton, T. Effing, P. Cafarella, J. Fuller, P. Frith (Bedford Park, Daw Park, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The latest insights in chronic care
Session: The latest insights in chronic care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3711
Disease area: Airway diseases

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