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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 39, 2023 - Issue 11
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Qualitative Research Report

“The right thing for our patients”: perspectives of physical therapists transitioning to a 7 day a week service in an urban acute care center in Canada

, PT, PhD, , PT, , PT, PhD & , PT
Pages 2377-2390 | Received 11 Oct 2021, Accepted 11 May 2022, Published online: 19 May 2022

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