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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Professional Theoretical Article

The concept of integration in mixed methods research: a step-by-step guide using an example study in physiotherapy

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Pages 197-204 | Received 07 Jul 2022, Accepted 17 Aug 2022, Published online: 07 Sep 2022

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