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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
Volume 11, 1997 - Issue 4
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Psychosocial stressors at work, psychological stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in the care for the elderly

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Pages 351-361 | Received 01 Nov 1996, Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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