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Research Article

Gerontic Occupational Therapy and Patient Education: Perceptions, Barriers, and Needs

Chiung-ju LiuDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD, OTR,
Sharon PapeDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
, MS, OTR,
Jennifer FerrellDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
, MS, OTR,
Emily TurnerDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
, MS ,OTR &
Kaley JohanningsmeierDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
, MS, OTR
Pages 140-147 | Received 04 Jun 2012, Accepted 01 Mar 2013, Published online: 15 Apr 2013

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