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Virtual NTBs were found to be beneficial, yet administrative support is lacking in some places.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Virtual implementation of NTBs was feasible and accepted in the centers surveyed. 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