Yan Li, Yunling Lv, Ramil D Dorol, Junxiao Wu, Anna Ma, Qian Liu, Jin Zhang
Integrative virtual nursing simulation in teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A blended learning approach
Australasian emergency care
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