We will be different forever: A qualitative study of changes of body image in women with breast cancer.

Objective: This study explores the experience of body-image changes throughout the trajectory of breast cancer.

Methods: We conducted qualitative in-depth interviews with 53 women (n = 53) representing diverse age groups, with a mean age of 48.61 years (SD = 13.

Implementation of a pan-European ecosystem and an interoperable platform for Smart and Healthy Ageing in Europe: An Innovation Action research protocol.

As life expectancy continues to increase in most EU Member States, smart technologies can help enable older people to continue living at home, despite the challenges accompanying the ageing process. The Innovation Action (IA) SHAPES 'Smart and Healthy Ageing through People Engaging in Supportive Systems' funded by the EU under the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme (grant agreement number 857159) attends to these topics to support active and healthy ageing and the wellbeing of older adults. This protocol article outlines the SHAPES project's objectives and aims, methods, structure, and expected outcomes.

Ambivalent bonds, positive and negative emotions, and expectations in teachers' perceptions of relationship with their students with ADHD.

A growing body of research has been focusing recently on the life and well-being of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and also on the well-being of their teachers. However, there is a need for in-depth, qualitative insights into ADHD issues from the teachers' perspectives. Therefore, the main aim of this qualitative study was to use thematic analysis to explore how teachers perceive the relationship with students with ADHD and the factors that influence the quality of this relationship.

Patient delay in presenting symptoms of breast cancer in women in the Czech Republic.

Background: Presenting breast cancer symptoms and seeking medical help is a key element in the dia-gnosis and treatment of this disease. Early presentation of symptoms increases the likelihood of recovery. However, some women do not seek medical attention as soon as they find a symptom and delay a visit to the physician.