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Original Research Article

Improving quality of life in patients with Huntington’s disease through music therapy: A qualitative explorative study using focus group discussions

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Pages 44-66 | Received 19 Mar 2016, Accepted 14 Dec 2016, Published online: 17 Mar 2017

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