The article entitled “Visual teaching aids improve understanding and reduce anxiety
prior to a colectomy” by James A. Stewart et al.
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reveals an interesting insight into visual teaching aids as an educational tool for
patients before colectomy, offering more quality and safety for the patient when approving
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 15, 2021
Accepted:
October 14,
2021
Received:
October 11,
2021
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