Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Rehabilitation Services, Education and Research in Thailand

Authors

  • Kamontip Harnphadungkit Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
  • Witsanu Kumthornthip
  • Piyanuch Samerwong
  • Bootsakorn Loharjun

Keywords:

Rehabilitation, COVID-19, Thailand

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2022-04-29

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