Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , January 2005

Secondary analysis of data

  • Sharon M. Coyer, Phd, CPNP, APRN

      Affiliations

    • Sharon M. Coyer is Assistant Professor of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb.
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints: Sharon M. Coyer, PhD, CPNP, APRN, 1250 N. Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
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  • Agatha M. Gallo, PhD, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Agatha M. Gallo is Professor of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago.

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☆ Section EditorArlene Butz, ScD, RN, CPNPThe Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine and Nursing Division of General PediatricsBaltimore, Maryland

PII: S0891-5245(04)00294-9

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2004.10.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , January 2005

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