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    "Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, High Performance Research Group in Assessment and Evaluation of Capacity, Functioning and Disability, Rey Juan Carlos University",
    "Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Area of Developmental and Educational Psychology, TECTO Research Group (Technology and Occupational Therapy), University of Burgos"
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  "published": "2026-07-01",
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  "title": "Occupational sleepiness in suburban metro drivers: association with fatigue, occupational balance and work functioning",
  "title_text": "Occupational sleepiness in suburban metro drivers: association with fatigue, occupational balance and work functioning",
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