Work-related injuries amongst occupational therapists: A preliminary investigation

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 74, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 143-

  Passier, Leanne ^a   McPhail, Steven ^b,c  

^a PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

^c Centre for Functioning and Health Research   (Australia)

Author keywords

Health and safety; Incident; Injury

Indexed keywords

EID: 79951724510     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802211X12996065859328     Document Type: Article

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