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Assessment Procedures

The development of the modified blaylock tool for occupational therapy referral (MBTOTR): a preliminary evaluation of its utility in acute care

Emma Su Zan TanDiscipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia;
,
Lynette MackenzieDiscipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia; Correspondence[email protected]
,
Katrina TravasssarosDiscipline of Occupational Therapy, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
&
Megan YeoDiscipline of Occupational Therapy, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Pages 1610-1619 | Received 04 Mar 2015, Accepted 09 Oct 2015, Published online: 18 Dec 2015

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