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The study adhered to the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained before initiating the research process. Written informed consent was collected from all participants, who were assured of the voluntary nature of their participation and their right to withdraw at any stage. 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The study was conducted and reported in accordance with established ethical and methodological standards appropriate to its qualitative design. Relevant aspects of the research process, including participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting, have been described transparently to ensure methodological rigor and reporting completeness.","order":5,"name":"Ethics","label":"Data confidentiality","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Declarations"}},{"value":"The researchers\u2019 backgrounds in health management and hospital settings may have shaped their perspectives and interpretation of participants\u2019 accounts. Throughout the research process, the researchers remained aware of these preconceptions and critically reflected on how their professional experiences might influence data interpretation. Reflexive discussions were conducted among the research team during the analysis process, and alternative interpretations were considered before reaching consensus on the themes and findings.","order":6,"name":"Ethics","label":"Reflexivity statement","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Declarations"}},{"value":"The authors declare no competing interests.","order":7,"name":"Ethics","label":"Competing interests","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Declarations"}}],"article-number":"1326"}}