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Research Articles

Model of Acceptance and Use of Market-Ready Home-Based e-Care Services: A Qualitative Study with Care Receivers and Informal Caregivers

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Pages 988-1002 | Received 15 Apr 2021, Accepted 10 Feb 2022, Published online: 18 Apr 2022

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