Physiotherapy
Volume 95, Issue 3 , Pages 209-214 , September 2009

Continuing Professional Development of physiotherapists based in community primary care trusts: a qualitative study investigating perceptions, experiences and outcomes

  • Hilary Gunn

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. SF23 PAHC Building, University of Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UK. Tel.: +44 1752 238825; fax: +44 1752238874.
    • ,
  • Lois Goding

      Affiliations

    • Post Graduate Education Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust, Wonford, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK

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PII: S0031-9406(07)00168-X

doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2007.09.003

Physiotherapy
Volume 95, Issue 3 , Pages 209-214 , September 2009

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