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Development of the Difficulty with Mobility Questionnaire: A Pilot Study

Vision Rehabilitation International
Volume 6 (2013): Issue 1 (January 2013)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/ijom-2013-007 | Journal eISSN: 2652-3647
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Language: English
Page range: 59 - 69
Published on: Jan 1, 2013
Published by: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 times per year
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Clinical medicine,
Physical and rehabilitation medicine

© 2013 Steven J. La Grow, Bashir Ebrahim, Andy Towers, published by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
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