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Physical Therapy Reviews Volume 17, 2012 - Issue 6: Qualitative research in physical therapy
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Special Issue Article

Qualitative research in physical therapy: a critical discussion on mixed-method research

Brett SmithThe Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport, Loughborough University, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Andrew C Sparkes Liverpool John Moores University, UK
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Cassandra PhoenixEuropean Centre for the Environment and Human Health, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, UK
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Joanna KirkbyThe Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport, Loughborough University, UK
Pages 374-381 | Published online: 12 Nov 2013

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