Are occupational therapists in acute general hospitals addressing psychological wellbeing?

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 75, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 296-298

  Terry, Mel ^a   Westcott, Lyn ^b  

^a ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Holistic practice

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EID: 84863094798     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802212X13383757345265     Document Type: Review

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