Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 73-80 , March 2010

A Pilot Study Comparing Two Developmental Screening Tools for Use With Homeless Children

  • Sheau-Huey Chiu, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Sheau-Huey Chiu, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Florida, HPNP Complex, P.O. Box 100187, Gainesville, FL 32610-0187
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  • Marguerite A. DiMarco, PhD, RN, CPNP

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 The study was funded by the College of Nursing Research Award, University of Akron, and Delta Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau Inc.

PII: S0891-5245(09)00027-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.01.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 73-80 , March 2010

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