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Assessment of functional incontinence in disabled living centres
1PromoCon, Disabled Living, Manchester.
Nursing Times
|February 4, 2005
Abstract:
Disabled Living is part of the network of disabled living centres throughout Britain. These centres enable anyone to try out equipment that may help them with everyday activities of living. The centres are staffed by occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, information providers, administration staff and volunteers.
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