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Original Research

Translation and validation of the assistive technology device predisposition assessment in Greek in order to assess satisfaction with use of the selected assistive device

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Pages 535-542 | Received 23 Nov 2015, Accepted 29 Feb 2016, Published online: 06 Apr 2016

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