Risk Modeling: Applying Evidence-Based Risk Assessment in Oncology Nursing Practice

Mary E. Ropka

Geraldine Padilla

Theresa W. Gillespie

ONF 2005, 32(1), 49-56. DOI: 10.1188/05.ONF.49-56

Purpose/Objectives: To introduce nurses to the concept of evidence-based risk models and their use in practice.

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