Marek, Franziska
Oexle, Nathalie
Funding for this research was provided by:
Universität Ulm
Article History
Received: 23 November 2023
Accepted: 8 April 2024
First Online: 27 April 2024
Declarations
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: The Ethics Commission at Ulm University approved the study (application number: 374/18), which adheres to the Declaration of Helsinki (original title: Declaration of Helsinki– Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects), as passed by the World Medical Association (WMA). Prior to consent and participation, individuals received details about the study during an educational telephone call and through written materials. These materials, approved by the Ethics Commission at Ulm University, also covered information on mental health and bereavement support services. Participants were informed of the study’s subject, methods, objectives, and any potential risks of participation. Participants were briefed on how their data would be used and their rights to access, correct, or delete their information. Participants had the chance to ask questions or express concerns, which the study team addressed thoroughly and to the best of their ability. All participants provided written informed consent for their participation and data processing, a requirement approved by the Ethics Commission at Ulm University, before the interviews were conducted.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.