Pediatric rehabilitation: clinical judgment regarding treatment intensity.
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This article was accepted/or publication january 3, 1992 T his paper describes a survey of 24 managers of occupational therapy in pediatric rehabilitation and acute care hospitals regarding treatment frequency and intensity for inpatients. Questions related to availability of therapy on weekends, average length of a treatment session, and general policies regarding treatment intensity are explored.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
دوره 46 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992