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A randomized controlled trial of the psychosocial impact of providing internet training and access to older adults

H. White Duke University Medical Center, USA
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E. McConnell Duke University Medical Center, USA
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E. Clipp Veterans Administration Medical Center, Durham, USA
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L. G. Branch Duke University Medical Center, USA
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R. Sloane Duke University Medical Center, USA
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C. Pieper Duke University Medical Center, USA
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T. L. Box Duke University Medical Center, USA
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Pages 213-221 | Published online: 09 Jun 2010

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