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The popular characterisation of acne as a mundane and insignificant feature of adolescence sits at odds with academic studies showing the detrimental impacts of the condition on people of various ages. Drawing from in-depth qualitative interviews with 13- to 25-year olds living in England, this article will consider some of the tensions between two messages about acne through the ambiguities in young people’s narratives. Consistent with existing literature on skin conditions and visual differences more broadly, participants in the study recounted ways in which acne negatively shaped their lives socially and emotionally. However, there were topics around which participants’ accounts held nuances and complications, in relation to: understandings held about acne causes; uncertainty as to whether acne was a medical concern/problem; and comparisons to other people’s acne or broader health experiences. In attending to these aspects, this article will explore how different and potentially conflicting meanings are negotiated by young people, producing ambiguous and ambivalent experiential accounts about living with acne.

Qualitative Longitudinal Research (QLR) is a dynamic and evolving methodology using time as a lens to inform study design, data collection and analysis. A key feature of QLR is the collection of data on more than one occasion, often described as waves or time points. Thus, researchers embarking on designing a new study need to consider several key features including the study duration (timeframe) and the frequency and intensity of data collection (tempo). Yet, how to embed these features in practice is not well described. Leveraging the intensive-extensive temporal plane of time, we explore research approaches employing both shorter and longer timeframes, as well as intensive and extensive tempos. Drawing on six studies that we have conducted, we discuss four pivotal aspects including: (i) crafting intensive-extensive tempo and timeframes; (ii) defining baseline and closure points; (iii) planning for flexibility; and (iv) working ethically within a temporal lens. By examining and critically analysing these case studies through the lens of the intensive-extensive plane of time, this article aspires to offer insights for researchers interested in using the QLR design in healthcare. We thus aim to prepare researchers for embedding these features during the research process.

This study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received. This is a qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews. Participants were recruited via five hospitals in the UK, and via social media adverts and communication from charity organisations. Women who have experienced anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, either within 7 years of sustaining the injury, or if they identified new, or worsening symptoms of AI at the time of menopause. Main outcomes are experiences of women with anal incontinence following childbirth injury, and missed opportunities within the care they received. The following main themes were identified: opportunities for diagnosis missed, missed opportunities for information sharing and continuity and timeliness of care. Anal Incontinence following a childbirth injury has a profound impact on women. Lack of information and awareness both amongst women and healthcare professionals contributes to delays in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Objectives This study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received. Design This is a qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews. Setting Participants were recruited via five hospitals in the UK, and via social media adverts and communication from charity organisations. Participants Women who have experienced anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, either within 7 years of sustaining the injury, or if they identified new, or worsening symptoms of AI at the time of menopause. Main outcome measures Main outcomes are experiences of women with anal incontinence following childbirth injury, and missed opportunities within the care they received. Results The following main themes were identified: opportunities for diagnosis missed, missed opportunities for information sharing and continuity and timeliness of care. Conclusions Anal Incontinence following a childbirth injury has a profound impact on women. Lack of information and awareness both amongst women and healthcare professionals contributes to delays in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.