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Occurrence levels of alexithymia in clinical nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nursing is a profession that involves providing comprehensive care through continuous interactions and reciprocal relationships with patients. Alexithymia among nurses may impair effective nurse–patient communication and interaction. It may not only compromise the quality of clinical care but also impose consider...
Xiao-Yan Gong, Yuan Ma, Xue-Jun Hu et al.
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