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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Building Medication Profiles in the Elderly: a Qualitative Study Based on Medication Information Literacy in a Long-Term Care Facility

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Pages 779-793 | Received 11 Jan 2024, Accepted 02 May 2024, Published online: 10 May 2024

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