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Research Article

Multicomponent Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Ability of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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Pages 492-514 | Received 26 Jul 2023, Accepted 15 Mar 2024, Published online: 08 Apr 2024

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