Occupational consequences of weight loss surgery: A personal reflection

Journal of Occupational Science

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 47-54

  Wilson, Linda H ^a  

^a OTAGO POLYTECHNIC   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Obesity; Occupation; Occupational identity; Weight loss surgery

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951076267     PISSN: 14427591     EISSN: 21581576     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2010.9686672     Document Type: Article

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