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Feasibility evaluation of a stepped procedure to identify community-dwelling frail older people in general practice. A mixed methods study

Suzanne M. G. KeirenDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Janneke A. L. van KempenDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Henk J. SchersDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Centre for Family Medicine, Geriatric Care and Public Health, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Marcel G. M. Olde RikkertDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Marieke PerryDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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René J. F. MelisDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Pages 107-113 | Received 28 Dec 2012, Accepted 10 Jul 2013, Published online: 13 Nov 2013

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