Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 364-368 , August 2011

Consequences of the “Back to Sleep” Program in Infants

  • Lauren C. Miller, FNP-BC

      Affiliations

    • Clemson University, Clemson, SC
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Lauren C. Miller, FNP-BC.
    • ,
  • Arlene Johnson, PhD, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Clemson University School of Nursing, Clemson, SC
    • ,
  • Lisa Duggan, APRN, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Clemson University School of Nursing, Clemson, SC
    • ,
  • Melissa Behm, MD

      Affiliations

    • Easley Pediatrics, Easley, SC

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.10.004

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 364-368 , August 2011

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