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The role of neighborhood physical environment on mobility and social participation among people using mobility assistive technology

Catherine BigonnesseDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre), Vancouver, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Atiya MahmoodDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre), Vancouver, Canada
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Habib ChaudhuryDepartment of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre), Vancouver, Canada
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W. Ben MortensonDepartment of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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William C. MillerDepartment of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Kathleen A. Martin GinisSchool of Health and Exercises Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada
Pages 866-893 | Received 26 Jul 2017, Accepted 14 Mar 2018, Published online: 19 Apr 2018

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