An evaluation of the use of self-assessment for the provision of community equipment and adaptations in english local authorities

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 74, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 119-

  Tucker, Sue ^b   Brand, Christian ^b   O'Shea, Susan ^b   Abendstern, Michele ^b   Clarkson, Paul ^b   Hughes, Jane ^b   Wenborn, Jennifer ^a   Challis, David ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Community equipment; Older people; Self assessment

Indexed keywords

EID: 79953885231     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802211X12996065859201     Document Type: Article

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