Commentary: methodological issues for quality management in long-term care

C M Mara1, J T Ziegenfuss, J M Bentley

  • 1Long-Term Care Certificate Program, Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg, Middletown 17057-4898, USA. CZM1O.psu.edu

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