Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 76-85 , January 2006

Impact of Locus of Control on Clinical Outcomes in Renal Dialysis

  • Elaine Dec

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Elaine Dec, ACSW, LCSW, Renal Care Group, 10204 E. Dupont Circle Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825.

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PII: S1548-5595(05)00201-6

doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2005.10.009

Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 76-85 , January 2006