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Article History

Received: 19 August 2024

Accepted: 14 October 2024

First Online: 23 November 2024

Declarations

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: This study received ethical approval from the Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau (Reference: 2020FEB04). The research was conducted in strict adherence to the relevant guidelines and regulations. Considering adults with advanced dementia, assent was gained from the next-of-kin or the agreed family carer(s) of the participants. All next-of-kins or the agreed family carer(s) of participants were then thoroughly informed about the purpose of the study and provided written informed consent prior to participation. If there was no family carer(s) available, the research team sought assent from the agreed healthcare professional/healthcare institution responsible for making decisions for the participants.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.