Results

Quotations presented

Because the sample was small and highly identifiable, direct participant quotations were intentionally not included to protect confidentiality and reduce the risk of participant identification. This measure was considered particularly important within the ethical framework approved by the institutional ethics committee, given the specificity and limited size of the participant group.

Data and findings consistent

The findings presented were consistent with the data collected through interviews and direct observation and were supported through triangulation and participant validation.

Clarity of major themes

Major themes related to facilitators and barriers affecting the inclusion of students with hearing disabilities in clinical dental education were clearly identified and systematically presented.

Clarity of minor themes

The analysis also considered diverse experiences and less recurrent themes, which contributed to a broader understanding of inclusion processes in clinical dental education contexts.