International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 272-279 , October 2008

Working effectively with clients who self-injure using a solution focused approach

  • M. McAllister, RN, MHN, BA, M Ed, Ed D (Associate Professor in Nursing)

      Affiliations

    • School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, Maroochydore, DC, Queensland 4558, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +61 07 5456 5032.
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  • M. Zimmer-Gembeck, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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  • W. Moyle, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
    • ,
  • S. Billett, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

Received 29 February 2008 ,Revised 16 May 2008 ,Accepted 17 May 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2008.05.007

International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 272-279 , October 2008

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