Loss of ability to drive following a stroke: The early experiences of three elderly people on discharge from hospital

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 62, Issue 11, 1999, Pages 514-520

  Lister, Robyn ^a,b  

^a REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b NONE   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADAPTATION; AGED; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; CLINICAL PRACTICE; CONTROL; DRIVING ABILITY; FEMALE; HUMAN; INDEPENDENCE; LIFESTYLE; MALE; PATIENT ATTITUDE; PHYSICAL DISABILITY; STROKE;

EID: 0032734371     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/030802269906201107     Document Type: Article

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