Zhang, Qi
Chen, Jialing
Tsai, Nana
Zhu, Xuejuan
Zhao, Minyan
Meng, Lirong
Fong, Pedro
Funding for this research was provided by:
Macao Polytechnic University (P092/DEI/2023)
Article History
Received: 18 June 2024
Accepted: 2 December 2024
First Online: 28 December 2024
Declarations
:
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This study was approved by the ethical review of the Macao Polytechnic University and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. The ethical approval number is FCSD/MSN-0064/2023. This study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Informed consent was obtained from all patients before the data collection process. The investigators explained the study’s purpose, significance, and procedures to the patients, ensuring their understanding.