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Wheelchair Skills Test in simulated versus community settings: a mixed-methods crossover study of experienced motorized mobility scooter users

Sharon Janga Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaView further author information
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R. Lee Kirbyb Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaView further author information
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Laura Hurdc School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaView further author information
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Sandra Hobsond School of Occupational Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Richelle Emerye Vancouver Coastal Health – Home and Community Care, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaView further author information
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W. Ben Mortensona Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0183-6163View further author information
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Pages 2057-2064 | Received 26 Sep 2022, Accepted 21 Aug 2023, Published online: 29 Aug 2023

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