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Original Research

Reducing pressure with the goal of improving outcomes: a retrospective chart review of cushion evaluations and recommendations at one seating clinic

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Pages 1552-1560 | Received 10 Feb 2023, Accepted 04 May 2023, Published online: 12 May 2023

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