Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 338-341 , September 2006

Evidence-Based Practice: What Is the Evidence for Medication Adherence in Children?

  • Arlene M. Butz, ScD, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Arlene Butz, The John Hopkins University Schools of Medicine & Nursing, Division of General Pediatrics, 912 Bently Rd., Freeland, MD 21053-9517

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PII: S0891-5245(06)00275-6

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.05.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 338-341 , September 2006

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