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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Burnout and intent-to-leave in physical therapists: a preliminary analysis of factors under organizational control

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Pages 2988-2997 | Received 08 Jul 2020, Accepted 03 Jul 2021, Published online: 25 Aug 2021

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