Abstract
The role of social support in promoting recovery from chronic illness has been the focus of a debate within the nursing and social science research communities. This paper reviews the literature on this important issue and discusses the implications for patient management. In providing holistic patient care, health care professionals need to reflect on the impact of this research for their clinical practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 76-81 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |