Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 412-421 , September 2006

Meta-analysis of Acustimulation Effects on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women

  • Rebecca Jo Helmreich, MSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX
    • ,
  • Shyang-Yun Pamela K. Shiao, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Nursing Program, University of Houston Victoria, University of Houston System at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: 1400 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479.
    • ,
  • Linda S. Dune, PhD, RN, CCRN, CEN

      Affiliations

    • Nursing Program, University of Houston Victoria, University of Houston System at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

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doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2006.06.002

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 412-421 , September 2006

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