Functional disability

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National Institute of Nursing ResearchUS$505.6k1 grant since 2025

Tech-enabled Functional Health: Bridging Primary Care Gaps for Older Adults with Functional Disabilities
National Institute of Nursing ResearchUniversity of Puerto Rico Med SciencesUS$505.6k2025–2028

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