Blood transfusion from the recipient's perspective.
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This paper reports on an interpretative research study that set out to develop a rich description of patients' experiences of the process of preparing for and receiving a blood transfusion. The themes of information-giving and receiving; reactions, both physical and emotional; and the care and treatment participants received through the experience are presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical nursing
دوره 8 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999