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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Qualitative Research Report

Developing a core competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: A qualitative study

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Pages 1477-1491 | Received 29 Jun 2022, Accepted 13 Jan 2023, Published online: 30 Jan 2023

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