Effects of the Resident Assessment Instrument on the care process and health outcomes in nursing homes. A review of the literature.

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Published in Scand J Rehabil Med on September 01, 1999

Authors

W P Achterberg1, C van Campen, A M Pot, A Kerkstra, M W Ribbe

Author Affiliations

1: Verpleeghuis Rosendael, Utrecht, The Netherlands. WP.Achterberg.gpnh@med.vu.nl

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