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Variability of Performance of Healthy Adults and Post-Stroke Patients in the Box and Block Test
Kotrbová, Kateřina ; Vondrová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Matoušová, Zita (referee)
Author: Bc. Kateřina Kotrbová Supervisor: Mgr. Kateřina Vondrová Title: Variability of Performance of Healthy Adults and Post-Stroke Patients in the Box and Block Test Abstract: Introduction: Occupational therapists commonly use the standardized Box and Block Test (BBT) to measure upper limb manual dexterity in individuals with stroke. A consensus lacks among evaluators regarding the frequency of BBT trials. The aim: To recommend the number of attempts for testing individuals with stroke using BBT in the age group of 20-64 years (inclusive). A partial objective is to propose indication and contraindication criteria for testing these individuals using BBT and to assess the impact of BBT on their subjective levels of pain, fatigue, and tension/stress using an emotional scale. Methodology: The author conducted a one-time testing using three consecutive BBT attempts. The experimental group consisted of 24 individuals with stroke. The control group comprised a healthy population of the same gender, with similar dominant limbs, and of similar age. Data were analyzed using the statistical program R, using t-tests and ANOVA tests. Results: A statistically significant difference (α = 0.05) was described in the experimental group between the results of the first attempt and the average results of three BBT...
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Occupational therapy for patients with injuries associated with use of addictive substances
Haunerová, Michaela ; Rodová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Matoušová, Zita (referee)
OF BACHELOR THESIS Author of bachelor thesis: Michaela Haunerová Thesis supervisor: Bc. Zuzana Rodová, M.Sc. Title of bachelor thesis: Occupational therapy for patients with injuries associated with use of addictive substances Abstract of bachelor thesis: The bachelor thesis focuses on people who have suffered an injury as a result of substance abuse. Its aim is to map and describe the most common injuries that occur under the influence of addictive substances, to determine their impact on the course and success of the rehabilitation process and to point out the specifics of working with this type of patients. The theoretical part begins with an introduction to addictology, where important terms and the concept of addiction are explained. Then it focuses on the specific addictive substances under which injuries most often occur - alcohol, cannabis, opioids and opiates. Other chapters address specific common injuries and the use of occupational therapy, followed by chapters discussing the work of the occupational therapist with patients with addiction and the impact of addictive substances on the rehabilitation process. In the practical part, elements of qualitative research were used. First, the data collection methods are mentioned, followed by an analysis of the semi-structured interviews...
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The Influence of the Use of Modern Technologies on the Dexterity of the Hands of Healty Czech Adult Population
Matoušová, Zita ; Vondrová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Hoidekrová, Kristýna (referee)
Author: Bc. Zita Matoušová Supervisor: Mgr. Kateřina Vondrová Title: The Influence of the Use of Modern Technologies on the Dexterity of the Hands of Healty Czech Adult Population Abstract: Manual dexterity is activity, which is based on the ability to control the movement and strength of the fingers. Many aspects impact dexterity, including the use of modern technologies. These have become part of our daily lives and have changed the way we perform many activities. Therefore, I consider it important to address this context within occupational therapy. The main aim of this thesis is to determine whether there is a causal relationship between the use of modern technologies and manual dexterity in a healthy Czech adult population in the age range of 20 to 64 years. A secondary aim is to map the extent and pattern of modern technology use in the same research sample. In this pilot study 208 probands participated. Each proband completed a questionnaire. They were asked how much time they spend using a computer, mobile phone, tablet and how they use these electronics. After that, they were tested with the Nine Hole Peg Test. The analysis of the study sample was done based on the questionnaire. Pearson chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between the phenomena under study. At the set...
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Use of Occupational Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome up to 15 years
Matoušová, Zita ; Dvořáková, Petra (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
BACHELOR THESIS ABSTRACT Name, Surname: Zita Matoušová Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Dvořáková Consultant: Mgr. Kateřina Rybářová Title: Use of Occupational Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome up to 15 years Abstract: Williams syndrome also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare genetic disease caused by microdeletion of chromosome 7. The extensive clinical picture significantly affects the daily life of children with this diagnosis. The care for children with Williams syndrome requires an intervention of a multidisciplinary team, which also includes an occupational therapist. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to define the role of occupational therapist and areas of intervention for children under 15 years of age with Williams syndrome. The theoretical part of the bachelors thesis briefly describes the general issues related to diagnosis, disease prevalence, clinical characteristics, the operations of the association for Williams syndrome in the Czech Republic, treatment and therapeutic options. The aim is to introduce the issue. Subsequently, the work deals mainly with the description of occupational therapy and its application in this rare disease. The practical part of the work contains the elaboration of two therapeutic case reports, on which a possible occupational therapy intervention for a...
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