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The Breath project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the field of higher education. The Breath project was presented to the web masters and a link to The Breath project portal was made so that those who will access the selected web sites can also access, through a direct link, the The Breath project portal.
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Pixel published a post related to the second partners in meeting held in Opole.
Pixel published a post related to the first partners' meeting
Pixel published a post related to the third partners' meeting
Pixel published a post on Facebook related to the transnational database of good practices
Pixel published a post on Facebook about the fourth partners meeting
Information about the 3rd International Project Meeting of teams within the KA220 – Cooperation Partnerships project (No. 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089283), titled "A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions (BREATH)," has been posted on the Facebook page of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Opole.
The Facebook page of the University of Opole published information that representatives of the Faculty of Health Sciences at a scientific meeting in Portugal "European partnership for the promotion of physical activity among patients with chronic respiratory diseases" - this was the topic of the meeting, which took place on September 24 and 25, 2024 in the Portuguese city of Oeiras. It was part of the international project "Breath".
The meeting gathered representatives of partner organizations from six countries. These were: University of Zadar (Croatia), University of Cadiz (Spain), Klaipėda University (Lithuania), EIA-Atlântica (Portugal) and Pixel (Italy) universities, and the University of Opole. We were represented by Dr. Agata Mroczek, Dr. Antonina Kaczorowska and Dr. Katarzyna Szwamel from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The Facebook page of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Opole published information that on March 16-17, 2023, the 2nd International Project Meeting of teams took place in Opole at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Opole as part of the KA220 project - Collaboration Partnerships (No. 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089283) entitled: "A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions (BREATH).
The Facebook page of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Opole published information that the fourth meeting of the partners of the KA220 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089283 "BREATH" project - "European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions" took place on September 24-25, 2024 in the Portuguese city of Oeiras.
On the Facebook page of the University of Opole, information about the III TRANSNATIONAL PROJECT MEETING was published, on October 10-11, 2023, at the headquarters of PIXEL - ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE in Florence, the III International Project Meeting took place.
The University of Zadar published a post regarding the lecture.
With this Activity our goal was to make a positive impact by promoting physical activity and encouraging change for better health outcomes.
Professor Luis Sousa is an investigator at BREATH project and he leaves us with is testimony today!
"Participating in the Breath project has been a very rewarding experience. The involvement of masters students in rehabilitation nursing has contributed to the production of evidence on physical exercise and physical activity in people with respiratory disease. The project has served as the basis for the research they are developing to complete their masters degree."
Professor Helena José is an investigator at BREATH project and she leaves us with her testimony today!
"Participating as a researcher in the Breath project offers us the opportunity to engage into advanced research in the field of breath analysis, bringing proper standards in healthcare. The project involves collaboration with experts from several areas, which allows us to work with recognized professionals from diverse backgrounds.
I believe that the project will have a positive impact on society by promoting a deep understanding of the lived experience of people with respiratory diseases, together with their caregivers. Last but not least, the engagement of master’s students also provides a quite valuable experience as supervisor."
BREATH: We are working hard on our fantastic project
In February, we and the partners from the University of Opole and the University of Zadar will finalize the identification of good practices from the literature review; we have identified the practices at the national level and the partner from the University of Opole is doing the comparative analysis, in which all partners will give feedback and introduce comments.
This month, two of our master's students handed in their theses, focusing on the Breathproject. We are very pleased with the outcome of their work. Good luck to Adélia and Carla in their discussions with the master's jury.
The Erasmus+ and Higher Education Information Meeting took place on February 27, 2025, at the Opole University of Technology, in the "Łącznik" building. The event gathered representatives from universities interested in international cooperation and funding opportunities for academic projects within the Erasmus+ program. Organized by the National Agency of the Erasmus+ Program and the European Solidarity Corps, along with Erasmus+ InnHUB – the Erasmus+ Innovation Center, the conference aimed to provide participants with practical knowledge on Erasmus+ opportunities for higher education institutions.
The agenda featured expert-led sessions, including:
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships – from theory to practice
Beneficiary Experiences – Guidance on Preparing Erasmus+ Cooperation Project Proposals
International Erasmus+ Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA) – insights from an expert panel
One of the speakers was Dr. Agata Mroczek from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Opole, an expert in writing and securing funding for Cooperation Partnerships (KA220) projects. During her presentation in the "Beneficiary Experiences – Guidance on Preparing Erasmus+ Cooperation Project Proposals" module, she introduced the BREATH project, providing insights into its objectives, implementation process, and best practices for preparing successful Erasmus+ cooperation proposals. Additionally, she shared practical strategies on project application preparation, international consortium management, and the implementation of innovative educational solutions in higher education.
The meeting also featured:
Presentations from Erasmus+ program representatives, beneficiaries, and experts on international partnerships and best practices in Erasmus+ project implementation.
Guidelines for academic institutions on preparing successful project applications.
A Q&A session with experts, allowing participants to clarify doubts and gain further insights.
Currently, Dr. Agata Mroczek is leading an international project at the Faculty of Health Sciences, titled "A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions."
The event served as an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and networking, strengthening international cooperation in higher education and promoting innovative academic initiatives within the Erasmus+ framework.
Conference "Improving rehabilitation and quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases" was held at the University of Zadar.
As part of Work Package 5 (WP5), the University of Zadar organized a conference titled "Improving Rehabilitation and Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases." The event brought together over 40 stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and patients.
Key findings and outcomes of the project were presented by Associate Professors Marija Ljubičić, PhD, and Ivana Gusar, PhD, from the Department of Health Studies at the University of Zadar. The presentation highlighted the following project components:
- Analysis of local healthcare systems and current practices
- Development of a database of best practices
- Launch of an innovative e-learning platform designed for professionals in healthcare and physical activity sectors
A panel discussion followed, addressing both global and national challenges in the management of chronic respiratory diseases. Topics included the critical role of rehabilitation and the skills and preparedness of healthcare workers. The panel featured insights from doctors, physiotherapists, students, and patients, all united by a shared mission: to enhance the quality of care for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.
Additionally, an interactive workshop was held, demonstrating the use of a spirometer and the spirometry procedure, providing participants with practical knowledge and experience.
Multiplier Event of the BREATH project, led by Professor Luís Sousa
At the 3rd International Congress of Lifestyle Medicine, held at the Faculty of Medicine in Split, Professor Marija Ljubičić presented the BREATH project, an initiative aimed at improving the health of lung patients through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits. The congress brought together experts from around the world with the goal of exchanging knowledge on the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD and asthma, major challenges of today's public health.
"The University of Zadar published a post on Facebook about how students were introduced to the Breath project."
The University of Cadiz published the BREATH project on ResearchGate to gain visibility in scientific forums.
"Facebook dissemination of the BREATH project by the University of Cadiz and its Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy."
Presentation of the Breath project at Atlantica internatinal Health Week 2023, on a panel of speakers entitled INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, on June 16th in order to sensitize students and health professionals to the importance of physical activity and physical exercise and also disseminate the Breath project to students, health professionals, teachers and researchers.
On April 27, 2024, we had the honor of attending the presentation of the Breath project by Professor Luís Sousa during the seminar “Rehabilitate in the Community - Rehabilitation Projects in the Community: Opportunities, Innovation and Challenges”.
The event was enthusiastically attended by students from the Master's in Rehabilitation Nursing and the Master's in Community Nursing in the area of Community Health Nursing and Public Health. In addition, we welcomed special guests from the context of community health care, further enriching the discussions.
It was an inspiring day, full of knowledge exchange and innovation!
As part of the BREATH project, the article "Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs in Portugal: Rapid Review" was developed.
This rapid review analyzes respiratory rehabilitation programs in Portugal, highlighting their importance in improving the quality of life for people with chronic respiratory diseases. An essential contribution to public health and respiratory care!
Yesterday we had a meeting to take stock of the Breath project, of which Essatla is part of the consortium, and we also took the opportunity to present the new partner and reschedule the activities and presentation of the results!
We had the pleasure to receive a technical visit from researchers from the NeuroRehab group at the Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing – University of São Paulo, Brazil.
As part of the BREATH Project, Professor Luís Sousa presented the project's goals to his students in the health field.
We are excited to announce that we are continuing the translations of the documents produced as part of this fantastic and relevant project!
To sensitize students to the importance of physical activity and physical exercise. Encourage research in this area.
The next TPM in Florence (Italy) for the project BREATH, will allow us to improve the investigation, regarding the optimization of the research and production of the required documents.
On June 20, 2024, the master‘s degree in rehabilitation nursing was held, where two students defended dissertations with themes integrated into the Breath project.
1. Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs in Portugal: Rapid Review, by Adélia Rosa Gomes Ferreira;
2. Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs: Perspective of the Specialist Nurse in Rehabilitation Nursing, by Carla Diamantina Brito Rodrigues Vigia.
Stay tuned for more news!
In order to sensitize master's students to the importance of physical activity and physical exercise and encourage research in this area, on December 12th we had a workshop for rehabilitation nursing master's students and during this activity it was presented the main topics of the Breath project.
Today, Professor Luis Sousa presented the Breath project at the Health Services Leadership and Management Postgraduate Course!
Participating in the Breath project has allowed me to grow as an investigator, along with my fellow colleagues of the ESSATLA, through the research in this important field of the burden of the chronic respiratory diseases, all across Europe.
The previous meeting at Opole (Poland) also gave me the opportunity to get to know all European partners involved and have a more fully understanding of the specific tasks and work-flow, in order to optimize the research and production of the required documents.
4º Encontro Transnacional do Projeto BREATH!
Breath Project brochure (English and Portuguese)
BREATH Project partners at Opole (Poland)
Seminário 'Preparar o Envelhecimento — viver, mais e melhor.'
During the 10th and 11th of October, Professor Pedro Seixas was in Florence for the second TPM of the project BREATH
In December 2023 we were invited as special editors of the issue "Respiratory Rehabilitation: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges" available at:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/arm/special_issues/B0Y65TS21F
This issue is part of the Breath project and will enable us to delve deeper into this area and increase the visibility of the project itself.
We invite partners and the scientific community with an interest in this area to publish in this special issue.
Because we would like to increase the level of knowledge of second-year nursing students about the importance of promoting physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases we had a lecture about chronic respiratory diseases and during this activity it was presented the main topics of the Breath project.
1st Rehabilitation Nursing Conference of the Alentejo Coast, in Santiago do Cacém, at Table 1 - Indicators Sensitive to Nursing Care.
Presentation of the Breath project at Atlantica internatinal Health Week 2023
To increase the level of knowledge of rehabilitation nursing masters students about the importance of promoting physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases in the community.
ASSOCIATION IN ONE BREATH! (in Polish - Stowarzyszenie Jednym Tchem!) is an associated partner in the BREATH project and support the aims and objectives of the project. The mission of the association ONE BREATH! is to help and support all patients who use ventilation. The Facebook webpage of the association provides information about BREATH project, aims of the project, the main project activities and target groups.
Information about the upcoming conference available on the Instagram profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole!
The event – “Conference Disseminating the Results of the European Project BREATHE” – will take place on June 26, 2025, and will focus on promoting physical activity for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Pixel posted the information about the 4th partners' meeting on Instagram
Pixel posted the information about the 4th partners' meeting on Linkedin
Pixel posted the information about the 4th partners' meeting on Instagram
Invitation in Facebook Faculty of Health Sciences University of Opole to the Conference Disseminating the Results of the European Project BREATHE - “A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions”.
The conference will showcase the key results, experiences, and best practices developed within the project, aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through physical activity.
Date: June 26, 2025 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Location: Faculty of Health Sciences at ul. Katowicka 68a (Aula A2)
Information about the Erasmus+ and Higher Education Information Meeting, held on February 27, 2025, at the Opole University of Technology, has been posted on the Instagram profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole.
The event focused on opportunities for international cooperation within the Erasmus+ program. During the meeting, a presentation was given by Dr. Agata Mroczek from the Faculty of Health Sciences, who introduced the BREATHE project and shared practical insights into the preparation and implementation of Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership projects.
Information has been shared on the Instagram profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole about the fourth transnational meeting of the KA220 project “BREATH – European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.”
The meeting took place on September 24–25, 2024, in Oeiras, Portugal, and brought together project partners to discuss the next phases of collaboration and share progress on promoting physical activity among patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
A post has been published on the Instagram profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole about the third transnational meeting of the Erasmus+ project “BREATH – A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.”
The meeting took place on October 10–11, 2023, at the headquarters of PIXEL – Associazione Culturale in Florence, Italy, and gathered project partners from Poland, Lithuania, Croatia, Portugal, and Italy to discuss the ongoing development and implementation of project activities.
Information has been posted on the Instagram profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole about the second international project meeting of the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project “BREATH – A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.”
The meeting took place on March 16–17, 2023, at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Opole, bringing together international partners to exchange experiences and coordinate project activities aimed at promoting physical activity among patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
The University of Zadar organized the conference "Improving Rehabilitation and Quality of Life for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases" as part of the BREATH project. The event brought together experts, healthcare professionals, and researchers to discuss innovative approaches, best practices, and interdisciplinary strategies for enhancing rehabilitation and overall well-being of individuals living with chronic respiratory conditions.
A part of the BREATH project team is currently on a stay at the Faculty of Health Sciences at ULPGC @ulpgc_para_ti.
The BREATH project at the UCA brings innovation for your respiratory health. It monitors the air you breathe and tackles conditions like asthma, boosting your wellbeing!
As part of the activities for BREATH, a collaborative and innovative European association promoting physical activity in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, we've had a visit from Professors Agata Mroczek and Magdalena Golachowska from the University of Opole (Poland).
The University of Cadiz (UCA) is taking part in a European project aimed at encouraging physical activity in patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
UCA researchers have travelled to Lisbon for the transnational meeting of the BREATH project, where they'll be discussing topics related to the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases (CRD).
The University of Cadiz's contribution to this project is through the involvement of two research groups: 'MOVE-IT: eMpOwering health by physical actiVity, Exercise and nutrITion' and 'Health Physiotherapy' from the Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy.
The University of Opole organized the conference "Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases" as a part of the BREATH project – “A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions”. Conference was held on June 26, 2025, at the University of Opole.
The event brought together representatives from academia, healthcare professionals, students, and experts from various disciplines to share knowledge and summarize the outcomes of the project. The conference served as a key moment to reflect on interdisciplinary strategies for improving the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
The University of Opole organized the conference "Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases" as a part of the BREATH project – “A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions”. Conference was held on June 26, 2025, at the University of Opole.
The event brought together representatives from academia, healthcare professionals, students, and experts from various disciplines to share knowledge and summarize the outcomes of the project. The conference served as a key moment to reflect on interdisciplinary strategies for improving the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
The University of Opole hosted the conference titled "Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases" on June 26, 2025, as part of the BREATH project – “A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.” The event gathered academics, healthcare practitioners, students, and multidisciplinary experts to exchange insights and highlight the project's achievements. It marked an important opportunity to discuss and evaluate collaborative methods aimed at enhancing the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with chronic respiratory illnesses.
The University of Opole hosted the conference titled "Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases" on June 26, 2025, as part of the BREATH project – “A European Collaborative and Innovative Partnership to Promote Physical Activity for Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.” The event gathered academics, healthcare practitioners, students, and multidisciplinary experts to exchange insights and highlight the project's achievements. It marked an important opportunity to discuss and evaluate collaborative methods aimed at enhancing the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with chronic respiratory illnesses.
On June 26, 2025, the University of Opole held the conference “Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases” as part of the BREATH project. The event brought together academics, healthcare professionals, and students to review the project's outcomes and discuss strategies for treating and rehabilitating patients with chronic respiratory conditions
On June 26, 2025, the University of Opole held the conference “Interdisciplinary Approaches and Strategies in Managing Respiratory Diseases” as part of the BREATH project. The event brought together academics, healthcare professionals, and students to review the project's outcomes and discuss strategies for treating and rehabilitating patients with chronic respiratory conditions
