The hidden role of the occupational therapist in the management of continence

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 11, Issue 11, 2004, Pages 509-514

  Supyk, Jo Anne ^a   Vickerman, Julie ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD   (United Kingdom)

^b Disabled Living   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Continence management; Education; Occupational therapist; Role; Training

Indexed keywords

EID: 34848855218     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2004.11.11.17201     Document Type: Article

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