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Clinical features - Original Research

Perceived characteristics of outpatient appointment scheduling association with patient satisfaction and treatment adherence: An innovation theory application

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Pages 298-306 | Received 22 Dec 2020, Accepted 10 Jun 2021, Published online: 30 Jun 2021

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