The Breath project (Project Number: 2022-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000089283) has been Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author or authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Foundation for the Development of the Education System. Neither the European Union nor the entity providing the grant can be held responsible for them.
Leonor Carvalho
Expert (Portugal)
Guidelines are based on updated evidence, provide clear and objective information that promotes the Quality of Life of people with chronic obstructive disease.
Carla Vigia
Expert (Portugal)
Guideline development is essential to recognize the importance of raising awareness and advocating physical activity among patients, healthcare professionals and decision-makers politicians.
Vera Constantino
Expert (Portugal)
The most interesting aspect of the publication is the concise approach to pathologies and areas of intervention. Easy consultation
Ricardo Sousa Mestre
Lecture (Portugal)
The most compelling strengths of the publications produced within the framework of the BREATH project lie in their scientific rigour, practice-oriented focus tailored to the university context, multidisciplinarity, clarity and practical applicability of the recommendations, as well as their capacity to generate a tangible, measurable, and sustainable impact on fostering well-being and resilience in higher education environments.
Dulce Ferreira
Lecture (Portugal)
The publcation is a complete guide about respiratory diseases, it bring a new look of breathing diseases
Tea Peros
Professional (Croatia)
The database contains up to date resources, very accessible, and it serves as a training space.
Sonja Sare
Professional (Croatia)
The literature review analyzes the local contexts of the participating countries taking into account: epidemiology, organization of national health service, management, rehabilitation paths, and rehabilitation structures to verify the development of physical activity programs for patients with respiratory impairment and the local unmet needs.
Dragana Jurlina
Expert (Croatia)
The advantage of the online database is the fast and valid verification of information.
Vedrana Pedic
Professional (Croatia)
Some practices were not known to me until now. A large number of simple methods that are easy to apply in practice.
Marija Ljubicic
Expert (Croatia)
The database collects transnational best practices for patients with chronic lung diseases. Its structure allows users to explore different initiatives tailored to the needs of these vulnerable populations. Very useful and important not only for all patients with chronic diseases, but also for the general population.
Kata Ivaniševic
Expert (Croatia)
Transparency of all practices for all users and for patients and healthcare workers. Some practices are very easy to do because of their simplicity.
Ivana Barac
Lecturer (Croatia)
It is desirable to have data in "one place" so that it is easy to search. An online database is fast and efficient.
Rallis Dimitris
Assistant professor of Neonatology (Greece)
The most interesting aspect is the online e-learning package and the project's relevance to the clinical practice
Kavga Maria
Assistant professor of Pediatric Cardiology (Greece)
The online e-learning package helps to the comprehension of digital education in the healthcare field
Tzitiridou Maria
Assistant professor of Neonatology (Greece)
The results are useful because cultures of different countries are combined, in order to form protocols with the same skills for both nurses and midwiferies. training programme with significant contribution at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Farmaki Evvagelia
Professor of Pediatrics (Greece)
The online e-learning package is innovative and consistent. Helps the trainers to understand the right way of teaching and improve the training purposes.
Lithoxopoulou Maria
Assistant professor of Neonatology (Greece)
The online courses is something new in order to improve nursing skills and quality in practice
Kaselas Christos
Associate professor of Pediatric Surgery (Greece)
The online course offers the chance for the trainers to enhance their training skill and get inspired on how to organise their lessons. It is a well designed and complete program in order to achieve good training in the medical field
Venetis Christos
Assistant professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyAssistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Greece)
As a lecturer-researcher the information provided within this project is immensely useful for the development of a modern curriculum which enhances teaching efficiency, promotes active learning, and better prepares students for real-world scenarios. This makes my role more impactful, aligned with modern educational standards.. The project focuses on a comprehensive and innovative approach to teaching and training in the health sciences, particularly for nursing education. It leverages modern technologies, educational theories, and methodologies to create a rich learning environment. The most interesting aspects and strengths are: student centered learning, simulation-based training, blended learning approach and continuous assessment and feedback.
Harizopoulou Vikentia
Assistant professor of Midwifery (Greece)
This result is useful because it emphasises best teaching practices that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Moreover, it can significantly enhance the quality of nursing education, leading to better-prepared practitioners who can meet the challenges of modern healthcare environments in NICU. The project offers diverse e-learning resources, allowing healthcare workers to engage with materials at their own pace and convenience. This flexibility is crucial for working staff. Moreover, it emphasises the development of practical competencies, ensuring that midwives and nurses acquire skills directly applicable to their practice. The Interdisciplinary approach prepares students to collaborate effectively with other health professionals. Therefore, the platform encourages student interaction and collaboration, fostering a sense of community and shared learning experiences. Finally, continuous assessment tools help learners track their progress and receive feedback, essential for skill development and improvement
Tramma Despoina
Associate professor of Pediatrics and pediatric Nephrology (Greece)
This project can reduce skills mismatches for the training of Specialist Nurse and also help trainers and lecturers with an online Repository of digital and virtual reality based scenarios and diagnostic challenges to be used
Marius
Trainer (Lithuania)
The online course is user-friendly design ensures that user can easily access valuable resources and tools
Anabela pires
Nurse- Nurse specialist in child and pediatric health (Portugal)
These results help to ensure that nurses have access to high-quality resources that support their continuous professional development and provide improved healthcare. The project's strengths are the innovative curriculum for qualifying nurses, based on digital teaching techniques and virtual reality, which can improve practical learning. In addition, the collaboration and partnership of several European universities promotes the standardization of nurse training.
Luis Antao
Specialist Nurse (Portugal)
It is useful for assessing the availability of resources and information and thus improving health outcomes. Evaluating innovation allows for the incorporation of new technologies to update newer research and practices.The protocols established in the project are consistent. Instructions and communications within the project are clear and precise. The project incorporates new technologies, keeping up to date with the latest research and advances.
Marisa Henriques
Nurse (Portugal)
Neonatal care is highly specialized care, in which all care is essential for the good performance and development of the newborn and the standardization of care is fundamental to maximize information and the provision and continuity of health care to be ensured throughout the European Union.
Claudia Isabel Roque
Nurse (Portugal)
The contents of the syllabus are very enriched, including the area of communication and psychology, which is sometimes not so highly valued in anaesthesiology and intensive care. It is not clear whether the area of paediatrics and neonatology also covers the care of premature newborns.
Helder Quintas
Nurse (Portugal)
The project has several interesting aspects and strengths that set it apart: global collaboration between experts from various countries, advanced training modules, scientific rigour ensuring that the content is credible and up-to-date, provides opportunities for continuous professional development, networking opportunities.
Josiana Vaz
Researcher (Romania)
The project stands out for integrating digital technologies into nursing education, promoting the training of specialist and advanced practice nurses. The creation of a digital repository with learning scenarios based on virtual reality is a valuable resource for developing practical skills. Furthermore, the international collaboration among higher education institutions enriches the content and broadens the educational perspective.
Stoian Mircea
Trainer (Romania)
Is important because the project reached ten regiments of different departments of clinical care. The coherence of the existent curricula is an added value
Solomon Bogdan
Lecturer (Romania)
The ISN project offers a holistic developmental and prove a solid way for medical skills. The approach was really effective to accomplish the aim.
Racean Andreea
Lecturer (Romania)
The ISN project offers a holistic development and enhance the skills and critical thinking. ISN engage students along with trainers into the educational scape. The students can use this experience for future projects.
Suciu Laura Mihaela
Lecturer (Romania)
The educational contex of the ISN project makes it possible to engage students into the educational process. The students can benefit from the application of the project. Outstanding work.
Peti Rozalia
Lecturer (Romania)
The ISN project makes possible to the transition from traditional training to online teaching and learning. This approach is relatively new to educational sector. The scope of the project reached the propose: work in a team, a lot of communication.
Demian Mihaela
Lecturer (Romania)
The ISN project is well adapted to the context of educational structure context. A complex project and detailed planning. A successful project delivered effective.
Lazar Alexandra
Trainer (Romania)
The project focuses on advanced clinical procedures, which are highly relevant in the context of evolving heathcare systems. Online courses.
Grigorescu Bianca
Lecturer (Romania)
Provides new skills in clinical settings for nurses. High-quality online training.
Branea Oana
Lecturer (Romania)
THe online course provides nurses with cutting-edge skills in areas such as technology communication and advanced patient care. To support the continous professional development of nurses ensuring they competive and effective in their roles.
Fodor Raluca
Lecturer (Romania)
Opportunity to improve medical skills of the nurses we work with. The posibility for the nurses to train online in advanced patient care practice. The project enhances the capabilities of nurses by equipping their with new skills that go beyond traditional nursing practices.
Rad Paul
Lecturer (Romania)
The healthcare industry is rapidlly evolving and new skills are essential for nurses to keep up with technological and procedural advancements. Case based-online courses.
Szederjesi Janos
Trainer (Romania)
The project enhances the career prospects of nurses by brodening their expertise and competencies. Online courses.
Almasy Emoke
Lecturer (Romania)
The project enhances nursing practice by equipping nurses with modern, relvant skills. Career advancement opportunities.
Leonor Carvalho
Expert (Portugal)
Guidelines are based on updated evidence, provide clear and objective information that promotes the Quality of Life of people with chronic obstructive disease.
Carla Vigia
Expert (Portugal)
Guideline development is essential to recognize the importance of raising awareness and advocating physical activity among patients, healthcare professionals and decision-makers politicians.
Vera Constantino
Expert (Portugal)
The most interesting aspect of the publication is the concise approach to pathologies and areas of intervention. Easy consultation
Ricardo Sousa Mestre
Lecture (Portugal)
The most compelling strengths of the publications produced within the framework of the BREATH project lie in their scientific rigour, practice-oriented focus tailored to the university context, multidisciplinarity, clarity and practical applicability of the recommendations, as well as their capacity to generate a tangible, measurable, and sustainable impact on fostering well-being and resilience in higher education environments.
Dulce Ferreira
Lecture (Portugal)
The publication is a complete guide about respiratory diseases, it bring a new look of breathing diseases
Vedrana Pedic
Professional (Croatia)
Breath is an interesting, clear and useful publication, which will help me in my work with patients with chronic lung diseases and encourage me to think and research about it. It would highlight interesting data for me about the impact of stress, namely cortisol, on the exacerbation of the disease and the fact that sleep deprivation is more harmful to a chronic lung patient than smoking.
Zvonimir Klarin
Lecturer (Croatia)
The publication's strongest points include a clear tool kit for assessment that compares major quality of life and physical activity questionnaires such as SGRQ, IPAQ and PASE, so clinicians can quickly choose the right form; a practical rehabilitation plan that brings together patient education, mental support and structured exercise, making it easy to add to everyday pulmonary rehabilitation work; and a broad view that also covers natural and lifestyle treatments like spa therapy, targeted nutrition and stress management, giving health professionals more treatment options.
Marijana Matek Saric
Lecturer (Croatia)
This book is highly significant for the field, offering a substantial contribution through new practices and insights in the treatment of patients with chronic lung diseases.
Luka Curkovic
Professional (Croatia)
Part of the literature related to the benefits of natural therapy and balneotherapy. Also a part that explains chronic and acute diseases, because it is concisely and clearly described
Marija Ljubicic
Expert (Croatia)
A key strength of the e-book is its concise and up-to-date literature review highlighting key insights and research gaps.
Nevena Simunic
Lecturer (Croatia)
Focus on the impact of physical activity on chronic diseases, clearly structured and concise presentation of relevant research, and high practical and scientific value that makes them useful for experts and healthcare practitioners
Raul Gonzalez Ponce
Expert (Spain)
The publication promotes physical activity counseling as a core part of clinical training, encouraging preventive care and lifestyle-based treatment strategies.
Miguel Angel Lopez Zamora
Expert (Spain)
The publicaiton reinforces the need for multidisciplinary care, combining medical treatment with behavioral strategies (like exercise). Supports a shift from reactive to preventive care, aligned with modern clinical guidelines on chronic respiratory disease.
Guadalupe Molina Torres
Lecturer (Spain)
The review covers a wide range of relevant studies, offering a thorough understanding of the field. This breadth ensures that the key debates, developments, and gaps are well-identified.
Marta Valencia Prieto
Lecturer (Spain)
The publication facilitates the design of localized clinical protocols that reflect national priorities and limitations. By analyzing country-specific data and publications, the review helps identify how healthcare systems address chronic respiratory conditions differently.
Manuel Gonzalez Sánchez
Lecturer (Spain)
The publication goes beyond summary and engages critically with the sources, identifying strengths, limitations, and contradictions in existing research.
Alfonso Ibanez Vera
Lecturer (Spain)
The literature review is categorized thematically (or methodologically, chronologically), which helps the reader follow the development of ideas and theories clearly and logically.
Esteban Obrero Gaitan
Lecturer (Spain)
The analysis is thought-provoking and connects well with the literature, offering interpretations that are both insightful and grounded in data.
Juan Alvarez Sanchez
Professional (Spain)
The publication supports healthcare professionals in understanding region-specific risk factors, prevalence, and care barriers.
Irene Garcia Rodriguez
Professional (Spain)
Promocion de la Innovacion: Otro objetivo consiste en impulsar la innovacion en el ambito de la promocion de la actividad fisica en caso de afecciones respiratorias cronicas.
Alejandro Martinez Cons
Professional (Spain)
The study not only contributes to academic knowledge but may also offer implications for policy, practice, or future research.
Ilona
Expert (Poland)
This book stands out for its innovative focus on the holistic management of respiratory diseases, combining insights into lifestyle, natural therapies, and both acute and chronic symptom management to offer a comprehensive guide for improving patient care.
Elzbieta Szlenk-Czyczerska
Lecturer (Poland)
The publication's main strengths are its interdisciplinary approach, strong European collaboration, and focus on promoting physical activity to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
Rita
Lecturer (Lithuania)
Reading the book has been an inspiring experience
Agnieszka Kaczorowska
Professional (Poland)
There are good practices about various respiratory impairments. You are able to find information about proper physical activity in pulmonary diseases. There are a lot of languages available. For me it is important to read such important information in my first language - Polish.
Alejandro Martinez Cons
Professional (Spain)
Practices often involve innovative approaches like music therapy, game-based physical activity, or remote rehabilitation, encouraging creativity in care.
Alfonso Ibanez Vera
Lecturer (Spain)
It includes practices addressing a wide range of chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis, making it broadly useful.
Ana Gouveia
Professional (Portugal)
The emphasis on the person as an active participant in the management of respiratory disease; the involvement of the multidisciplinary team; the introduction of new approaches to the treatment and management of Chronic respiratory disease, such as interventions in natural therapies and lifestyles, which promote the improvement of lung and cardiovascular function, functional capacity, the empowerment of individuals and professionals, disease management and mental health.
Andrej
Expert (Lithuania)
This platform is more than a tool-it's a lifeline for patients striving to improve their quality of life.
Carla Raposo
Professional (Portugal)
Integration of the main rehabilitation nursing interventions according to the respiratory disease and the inclusion of the most relevant assessment instruments, resulting in an improvement in practice and essential benefit to the person with respiratory disease.
Esteban Obrero Gaitan
Lecturer (Spain)
Since the database gathers examples from various European countries, it fosters international learning and cultural adaptability.
Giedrius
Professional (Lithuania)
The platform's user-friendly design ensures that patients can easily access valuable resources and tools
Guadalupe Molina Torres
Lecturer (Spain)
The database includes interventions supported by clinical trials and solid evaluation frameworks, ensuring medical credibility.
Ilona
Expert (Poland)
The Transnational Database of Good Practices is a comprehensive resource showcasing diverse, sustainable, and transferable interventions for promoting physical activity in patients with respiratory conditions across different countries.
Juan Alvarez Sanchez
Professional (Spain)
Each entry is well-structured, with clear data on methodology, target groups, and outcomes making them easy to understand and replicate.
Manuel Gonzalez Sanchez
Lecturer (Spain)
Many practices emphasize the patient's experience, motivation, and autonomy fostering better adherence and long-term outcomes.
Maria del Carmen Ruiz Molinero
Expert (Spain)
The content is freely available online, enhancing access to knowledge across borders and reducing barriers for implementation in lower-resource settings.
Maria Elena Medina Rodriguez
Expert (Spain)
Relevance to the durability of the project and its free nature
Marija Ljubicic
Expert (Croatia)
The database collects transnational best practices for patients with chronic lung diseases. Its structure allows users to explore different initiatives tailored to the needs of these vulnerable populations. Very useful and important not only for all patients with chronic diseases, but also for the general population.
Marta Valencia Prieto
Lecturer (Spain)
Many practices come with built-in tools for assessing outcomes-such as questionnaires, clinical metrics, or progress monitoring charts.
Miguel Angel Lopez Zamora
Expert (Spain)
Practices are adaptable to different environments: clinical settings, community centers, schools, or home care-boosting their real-world applicability.
Raul Gonzalez Ponce
Expert (Spain)
The database is designed not only for clinicians but also for educators and students, helping to enrich curricula in nursing and rehabilitation programs.
Ricardo Sousa Mestre
Professional (Portugal)
The online database of the Breath project distinguishes itself through its accessibility, relevance, high-quality resources, advanced search functionalities, and a clear emphasis on usability and the sustainable stewardship of the knowledge it provides. These characteristics enhance the project's educational and investigative impact, thereby establishing the database as an indispensable resource for learning, research, and innovation within the scope of Breath.
Sonja Sare
Professional (Croatia)
The literature review analyzes the local contexts of the participating countries taking into account: epidemiology, organization of national health service, management, rehabilitation paths, and rehabilitation structures to verify the development of physical activity programs for patients with respiratory impairment and the local unmet needs.
Tea Peros
Professional (Croatia)
Up to date resources, very accessible, can serve as a training space (example: best breathing practices: baloon, straw, through exercise, etc...)
Tomas
Lecturer (Lithuania)
Trying the platform has been an inspiring experience
Vedrana Pedic
Professional (Croatia)
Some practices were not known to me until now. A large number of simple methods that are easy to apply in practice.
Violeta
Professional (Lithuania)
The content is both thorough and highly relevant