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Research Article

A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions With Homeless People

, Dip COT, MEd, , B (OccTher), MHSc (Bioethics), PhD & , BA, Dip Ed, MA, PhD
Pages 38-53 | Received 11 May 2010, Accepted 21 Sep 2010, Published online: 08 Nov 2010

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