An Introduction to the Collaborative Methodology and Its Potential Use for the Management of Heart Failure
The Journal of Cardiovascular NursingPublished 1 May 2006
Phillip J. Newton, Patricia M. Davidson, Elizabeth Halcomb, A. Robert Denniss, Fidye Westgarth
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The collaborative methodology, when implemented and conducted according to key conceptual principles, has significant potential to improve the outcomes of patients, particularly those with HF and chronic cardiovascular disease.
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The collaborative methodology, when implemented and conducted according to key conceptual principles, has significant potential to improve the outcomes of patients, particularly those with HF and chronic cardiovascular disease.
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