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Article History

Received: 12 April 2024

Accepted: 21 November 2024

First Online: 28 November 2024

Declarations

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: This research is associated with the ethics code IR.SUMS.NUMIMG.REC.1400.039 from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. After receiving approval from the university’s ethics committee and coordinating the necessary permissions, the researcher visited the research settings. They introduced themselves and outlined the criteria for participation to the emergency operational staff. Once participants agreed to take part voluntarily, they were contacted to arrange meetings. Participants retained full autonomy to withdraw from the study at any time. Prior to data collection, written informed consent was secured from each participant, ensuring their confidentiality, anonymity, and the security of their data. Participants were also asked to provide written consent for recording the interviews, as this was considered essential for maintaining accuracy in the content. The scheduling and location of the interviews were tailored to the participants’ preferences and convenience, taking place outside their work shifts. The length of each interview was flexible, depending on the comfort of the participants. The researcher provided participants with their email and phone number for further communication.

: All participants read and signed the informed consent form.

: The authors declare no conflict of interest.