Benefits of mobile apps in pain management: Systematic review

Thurnheer, Simon E, Gravestock, Isaac, Pichierri, Giuseppe, Steurer, Johann, Burgstaller, Jakob M·2018·JMIR mHealth and uHealth
DOI 10.2196/11231

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