Holistic Needs of University Students with Invisible Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

Consuelo M Kreider1, Roxanna M Bendixen2, Barbara J Lutz3

  • 1a 1 Department of Occupational Therapy , College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida, USA.

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