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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Does Ageism Exist Among Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Students? Predictors of Attitudes Toward Older Adults

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Pages 181-189 | Received 24 Nov 2022, Accepted 12 Jan 2023, Published online: 21 Jan 2023

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