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Similarities between explaining dizziness and explaining pain? Exploring common patient experiences, theoretical models, treatment approaches and potential therapeutic narratives for persistent dizziness or pain

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Pages 2502-2519 | Received 14 Jun 2021, Accepted 13 Jun 2022, Published online: 24 Jun 2022

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