Kulppi, Lisa https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0597-0797
Peltola, Ville https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3529-2747
Tähtinen, Paula A. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1030-4182
Funding for this research was provided by:
the Vaasa Medical Association
the Jussi Lalli and Eva Mariapori-Lalli Foundation
the Swedish-speaking Medical Society of Finland
the Rauno and Anne Puolimatka Foundation
University of Turku
Article History
Received: 3 March 2026
Revised: 3 April 2026
Accepted: 13 April 2026
First Online: 27 April 2026
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland and the Wellbeing Services County for Ostrobothnia. According to Finnish legislation, Ethics Committee approval was not required. The study adhered to the STROBE guidelines.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.