Identifying Characteristics of Fall Episodes and Fall-related Risks of Hospitalized Patients
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of muscle and joint health
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1975-9398
DOI: 10.5953/jmjh.2015.22.3.149