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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 39, 2023 - Issue 9
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Qualitative Research Reports

Exploring new-graduate physiotherapists’ preparedness for, and experiences working within, Australian acute hospital settings

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Pages 1918-1928 | Received 24 Nov 2021, Accepted 21 Mar 2022, Published online: 06 Apr 2022

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