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Original Research

Comparison of seating, powered characteristics and functions and costs of electrically powered wheelchairs in a general population of users

Michael John DolanSoutheast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, NHS Lothian, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Megan Jennifer BoltonSoutheast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, NHS Lothian, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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Graham Iain HendersonSoutheast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, NHS Lothian, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
Pages 56-61 | Received 20 Feb 2017, Accepted 14 Oct 2017, Published online: 26 Oct 2017

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