Exploring environmental control unit use in the age group 10–20 years

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 13, Issue 11, 2006, Pages 511-516

  Paul, S N ^a   Frank, A O ^b   Hanspal, R S ^c   Groves, R ^c  

^a ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b NORTHWICK PARK HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^c HILLINGDON HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adolescent disability; Carers; Electronic assistive technology; Environmental control unit; Physical disability

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248184946     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2006.13.11.22465     Document Type: Article

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