Zhang, Xin
Krabbe, Paul F. M.
Funding for this research was provided by:
China Scholarship Council
University Medical Center Groningen
Article History
Received: 14 April 2023
Accepted: 1 December 2023
First Online: 16 December 2023
Declarations
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: This study was exempt from review by the Medical Ethics Review Committee at the University Medical Center of Groningen. It issues waivers stating that the pertinent Dutch Legislation (the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act) do not apply to survey research where participants fill out a single questionnaire, which does not pose additional risks. A third-party vendor, Dynata collected data of this study from Dynata’s panel of patients in the USA. Survey responses were anonymous. The authors had no access to identifiable information of the participants. Dynata complies with the ethical guidelines and standards set forth in the Market Research Society Code of Conduct. All participants provided informed consent through completion and return of the questionnaire (the purpose of the research was explained prior to data collection). This study was carried out in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and the principles set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.