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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Understanding the factors influencing physiotherapists’ attitudes towards working with people living with dementia

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Pages 1448-1455 | Received 17 Jun 2019, Accepted 26 Nov 2019, Published online: 22 Jan 2020

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