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Patient knowledge

Sociodemographic characteristics and self-care management knowledge of patients with an ostomy

The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of knowledge and skills of Italian ostomy patients with a history of cancer. Their sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were analysed, and...

Patients' knowledge and opinions of ICDs during life, illness and at the time of death

The recommended procedure for deactivating an ICD involves consent from the patient and written instruction from the physician (Lampert et al, 2010). The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has endorsed...

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