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Qualitative Research Report

Treating gynecological pain: the experiences of bachelor students in physiotherapy performing somatocognitive therapy

, Cand.polit. & , PhD
Pages 318-326 | Received 22 Jun 2013, Accepted 02 Nov 2014, Published online: 27 Jan 2015

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