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Advances in Mental Health
Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention
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An investigation into the effectiveness of sensory modulation in reducing seclusion within an acute mental health unit

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Pages 93-100 | Received 10 Jan 2013, Accepted 18 Feb 2014, Published online: 30 Jan 2015

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