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Research Article

A Survey of Intergenerational Programs in Australian Residential Aged Care Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nathan M. D'Cunhaa School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia;b Ageing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Stephanie Mulhalla School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Helen Hollowaya School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Diane Gibsonb Ageing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Katrina Andersonc Aged Care Evaluation Unit, Southern NSW Local Health District, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia;d School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Acton, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Annaliese Blairc Aged Care Evaluation Unit, Southern NSW Local Health District, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia;d School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Acton, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Kasia Bailb Ageing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia;e School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Daniela Castro De Jonga School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia;b Ageing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, AustraliaView further author information
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Susan Kurrlef Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Hornsby, NSW, Australia;g Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaView further author information
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Published online: 18 Jun 2023

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