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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 40, 2024 - Issue 2
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Qualitative Research Reports

The first year of private practice - new graduate physiotherapists are highly engaged and satisfied but edging toward burnout

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Pages 262-275 | Received 02 May 2022, Accepted 08 Aug 2022, Published online: 19 Aug 2022

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