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Research Article

Occupational Engagement of Veterans in LTC: Testing the Effectiveness of a Military Cultural Intervention

Twylla KirchenAssistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Health Sciences Department, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807Correspondence[email protected]
, PhD, OTR/L,
Gayle HerschProfessor-Houston Campus, School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, TX 77030
, OTR, PhD &
Noralyn Davel PickensAssociate Professor and Associate Director - Dallas Campus School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX 75235-7299
, OT, PhD
Pages 321-335 | Received 18 Apr 2014, Accepted 25 Jun 2014, Published online: 24 Jul 2014

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