Improving care for patients with non-cardiac chest pain – Description of psychological distress and costs, and evaluation of an Internet-delivered intervention
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How Effective Is the Use of Metaphor Therapy on Reducing Psychological Symptoms and Pain Discomfort in Patients with Non-Cardiac Chest Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
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