Kuo, Michael Chih Chien
Tan, Gim Hoon Davynn
Hu, Xiaoling
Yau, Mabel Yin Chun
Yip, Chi Kong
Funding for this research was provided by:
University Grants Committee (UGC/FDS17/M06/22)
Article History
Received: 31 October 2024
Accepted: 27 March 2026
First Online: 22 April 2026
Declarations
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: This study protocol was approved by Tung Wah College’s Ethics Committee. Assessment forms will be stored where only researchers can access them. Electronic documents are stored with secure, limited access. Data transmission will be encrypted and information that identifies individuals will be removed. The authors plan to disseminate the results in peer-reviewed journals and related scientific conferences. The trial is monitored by the Research Office and Research Ethics Committee in PI’s college to ensure adherence to the study proposal and protocol and monitor adverse events. The PI is responsible for submitting an interim progress report 1 year after commencement to the Research Grants Council. Upon satisfactory progress, the Research Grants Council will disburse the second installment of the research funding.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.