Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): An International Modified Delphi Proces - 2026
Buckinx, Fanny ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des Sciences de l'activité physique et de la réadaptation ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Unité de recherche Santé publique, épidémiologie et économie de la santé (URSAPES)
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