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Quality Evaluation and Descriptive Analysis/Reviews of Multiple Existing Mobile Apps (553) Web-based and Mobile Health Interventions (5863) Mobile Health (mhealth) (5201) mHealth for Wellness, Behavior Change and Prevention (4276) Portable and Mobile Technologies for Rehabilitation (284) mHealth for Telemedicine and Homecare (875) mHealth for Rehabilitation (569)

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Evaluation of Patient-Facing Mobile Apps to Support Physiotherapy Care: Systematic Review

Evaluation of Patient-Facing Mobile Apps to Support Physiotherapy Care: Systematic Review

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Mark Merolli1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jill J Francis3 Author Orcid Image ;   Patrick Vallance3, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Kim L Bennell1 Author Orcid Image ;   Peter Malliaras4 Author Orcid Image ;   Rana S Hinman1 Author Orcid Image
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