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Perspectives In Rehabilitation

A case for the use of Q-methodology in disability research: lessons learned from a training workshop

Judith MckenzieDepartment of Psychology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Bob BraswellGlobal School of Theology at Cape Theological Seminary, Cape Town, South Africa
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Jennifer JelsmaDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Nirmala NaidooDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Pages 2134-2141 | Accepted 01 Jan 2011, Published online: 14 Mar 2011

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