Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 2 , Pages 159-164 , August 2004

Perceived importance of activities of daily living and arthritis helplessness in rheumatoid arthritis: A prospective investigation

  • Kevin A. Hommel

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.:+1-513-636-4336
    • Division of Psychology MLC 3015, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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  • Janelle L. Wagner

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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  • John M. Chaney

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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  • Molly M. White

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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  • Larry L. Mullins

      Affiliations

    • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA

Received 25 November 2002 ,Accepted 3 October 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(03)00600-7

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 2 , Pages 159-164 , August 2004

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