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Research Article

Configuration of a telerehabilitation system to deliver a comprehensive aphasia therapy program via telerehabilitation (TeleCHAT): A human-centred design approach

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Received 13 Jul 2023, Accepted 07 Dec 2023, Published online: 23 Feb 2024

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