What Knowledge and Skills Do Caregivers Need?
Authors:
- Barbara GivenBGBarbara Given
- Paula R. SherwoodPSPaula R. Sherwood
- Charles W. GivenCGCharles W. Given
- 1 September 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in AJN, American Journal of Nursing
- Vol. 108 (9) , 28-34
Abstract
Caregivers need certain knowledge and skills both to provide the best possible care and to protect their own well-being.Keywords
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