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Original Article

Evidence-based physiotherapy: A survey of knowledge, behaviour, attitudes and prerequisites

Ylva Nilsagård Centre of Assessment of Medical Technology in Örebro, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
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Georg Lohse Centre of Assessment of Medical Technology in Örebro, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
Pages 179-186 | Received 03 Feb 2010, Accepted 21 Jun 2010, Published online: 08 Sep 2010

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