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Qualitative Research Report

The potential of wearable technology to support stroke survivors’ motivation for home exercise – Focus group discussions with stroke survivors and physiotherapists

, PhD, PT, , MSc & , PhD, OTORCID Icon
Received 01 Mar 2023, Accepted 22 May 2023, Published online: 29 May 2023

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