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Research Article

The Effect of Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Based “Forest Therapy” Program on Blood Pressure, Salivary Cortisol Level, and Quality of Life in Elderly Hypertensive Patients

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Pages 1-7 | Received 07 Dec 2010, Accepted 06 Apr 2011, Published online: 18 Oct 2011

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