Constructing the Discourse System of “Integrated Care” for Older Adults in China: Logic, Challenges, and Pathways
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.10286 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
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Submitted on: Dec 28, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 3, 2026
Published on: Apr 16, 2026
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