Physiotherapy support for carers of stroke patients: A survey of carer’s opinions

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 82-85

  Bailey, Maggie ^a   Rennie, Nicola ^b  

^a KEELE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b Joyce Green Hospital   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0004462902     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/bjtr.1997.4.2.14507     Document Type: Article

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