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Review Article

Educating the educated: The impact of educational interventions on knowledge, attitudes and confidence of healthcare professionals in caring for patients with intellectual disability: A systematic review

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Pages 134-145 | Received 23 Feb 2023, Accepted 31 Jul 2023, Published online: 03 Sep 2023

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