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Evidence-based activation work and service individualisation: client and frontline worker experiences with a standardised intervention

Evidensbasert aktiveringsarbeid og tjenesteindividualisering: Brukere og aktiveringsarbeideres erfaringer med en standardisert intervensjon

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