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Problems experienced by people with arthritis when using a computer

  1. Nancy A. Baker1,*,
  2. Joan C. Rogers1,
  3. Elaine N. Rubinstein1,
  4. Saralynn H. Allaire2,
  5. Mary Chester Wasko1

Article first published online: 29 APR 2009

DOI: 10.1002/art.24465

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Arthritis Care & Research

Arthritis Care & Research

Volume 61, Issue 5, pages 614–622, 15 May 2009

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Baker, N. A., Rogers, J. C., Rubinstein, E. N., Allaire, S. H. and Wasko, M. C. (2009), Problems experienced by people with arthritis when using a computer. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 61: 614–622. doi: 10.1002/art.24465

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  1. 1

    University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  2. 2

    Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

*OTR/L, 5012 Forbes Tower, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 29 APR 2009
  2. Article first published online: 29 APR 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 30 JAN 2009
  4. Manuscript Received: 19 MAY 2008

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  • Arthritis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Western Pennsylvania Chapter

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