Mr. Fetta is Research Assistant, Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, University of Connecticut School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, CT 06269, E-mail: [email protected]; Dr. Evans is Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut.

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