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A national study links nurses' physical and mental health to medical errors and perceived worksite wellness.
Melnyk BM, Orsolini L, Tan A, et al. A National Study Links Nurses' Physical and Mental Health to Medical Errors and Perceived Worksite Wellness. J Occup Environ Med. 2018;60(2):126-131. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001198.
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March 21, 2018
Melnyk BM, Orsolini L, Tan A, et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2018;60(2):126-131.
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