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We thank Delia Mulas, MD (Department of Geriatrics, Neurosciences and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy) for her valuable contribution to data collection.
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Padua, L., Doneddu, P.E., Iodice, F. et al. Transfer to inpatient rehabilitation facilities after neurological admission. Neurol Sci 38, 687–688 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-016-2772-x
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