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Research Articles

Personal, Social and Regulatory Factors Associated With Telecare Acceptance by Hong Kong Older Adults: An Indication of Governmental Role in Facilitating Telecare Adoption

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Pages 1059-1071 | Received 18 Dec 2020, Accepted 15 Nov 2021, Published online: 20 Apr 2022

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