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Article History

Received: 3 June 2024

Accepted: 16 November 2024

First Online: 24 December 2024

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Alborz University of Medical Sciences (code IR.ABZUMS.REC.1400.028). All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations (Declaration of Helsinki). All participants were informed of the aims of the study. In addition, the top part of the questionnaire states, “Participation in this research is voluntary. Please complete the questionnaire if you are willing and satisfied”, but this phrase was also expressed by the researchers when distributing the questionnaires. The questionnaire was subsequently given to the patients who verbally expressed their desire and satisfaction. Even the patients had the option not to complete the questionnaire after seeing the questions if they did not want to. Informed consent was obtained from all participants.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.