Effect of tactile stimulation on the level of consciousness and vital signs of patients with traumatic brain injury: a quasi- experimental study
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Language: English
Page range: 351 - 358
Submitted on: Jun 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 9, 2026
Published on: Jul 27, 2026
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