Infographic Utilization Among School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapists: A Survey of Current Practices, Barriers, and Training Needs.
Infographics are powerful visual communication tools that simplify complex information; however, their application in school-based therapy remains largely unexplored. Aims: This study investigated utilization patterns, knowledge, and perceptions of infographics among school-based occupational and ph...
| Publicado en: | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 1108 - 1124 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2026
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