Chronic fatigue syndrome and occupational disruption in primary care: Is there a role for occupational therapy?

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 72, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 2-10

  Hughes, Julie L ^a  

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Author keywords

Chronic fatigue syndrome; Occupational disruption; Primary care

Indexed keywords

EID: 77149136425     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/030802260907200102     Document Type: Article

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