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Editorial
. 2009 Nov;64(11):1172-4; discussion 1175-6.
doi: 10.1093/gerona/glp095. Epub 2009 Jul 17.

Adopting the ICF language for studying late-life disability: a field of dreams?

Vicki A Freedman
Editorial

Adopting the ICF language for studying late-life disability: a field of dreams?

Vicki A Freedman. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2009 Nov.
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Figure 1.
Nagi, NHATs, and ICF frameworks.
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Comment on

  • Toward a common language of disablement.
    Jette AM. Jette AM. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2009 Nov;64(11):1165-8. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glp093. Epub 2009 Jul 17. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2009. PMID: 19617528 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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