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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORT

Factors influencing the use of outcome measures in physical therapy practice

, PT, DScPT, GCS, , PT, PhD, , MD, MSPH, , OTR/L, PhD, , PT, PhD & , PT, DrPH
Pages 119-133 | Accepted 24 Mar 2011, Published online: 30 Aug 2011

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