Burn rehabilitation and research: proceedings of a consensus summit.
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Burn rehabilitation is an essential component of successful patient care. In May 2008, a group of burn rehabilitation clinicians met to discuss the status and future needs of burn rehabilitation. Fifteen topic areas pertinent to clinical burn rehabilitation were addressed. Consensus positions and suggested future research directions regarding the physical aspects of burn rehabilitation are shared.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association
دوره 30 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009