A correlational evaluation of tiredness and lack of energy in survivors of haematological malignancies
Molassiotis,
Molassiotis
Department of Nursing, United College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Department of Nursing, United College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Dr. Alexander Molassiotis
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, United College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong. e-mail:
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