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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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PROFESSIONAL THEORETICAL ARTICLE

Toward a theory of patient satisfaction with physiotherapy: Exploring the concept of satisfaction

, MSc, PhD, MCSP, Dip. TP & , MSc, PhD, MCSP, Dip. TP
Pages 243-254 | Accepted 08 Aug 2006, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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