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- 8
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- 3
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- 8-13
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David Cella
(1992).
Quality of Life: The Concept.
Journal of Palliative Care
, 8
(3)
, 8-13.
https://doi.org/10.1177/082585979200800303
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- 10.1177/082585979200800303