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Relationship between "self-efficacy" and stress coping during challenge activity
Laudová, Veronika ; Psohlavec, Lukáš (advisor) ; Bačáková, Radka (referee)
Title: The relationship of "self-efficacy" and experiencing state anxiety in challenging activity. Goals: The aim of this work was to find a relationship between self-efficacy and state anxiety in challenging activity in overcome a high obstacle. Methods: Thirty-three undergraduate students at FTVS UK, who completed a challenging activity in the form of a height obstacle. At the beginning of the course, each person completed the NGSE questionnaire. State anxiety was assessed by using the CSAI-2 questionnaire, which participants completed twice. Once on the ground, before the activity, the second time at a height just before overcoming an obstacle. Results: A moderately strong relationship (p = 0,05) was demonstrated between self-efficacy and the cognitive dimension of anxiety r = -0,421 (p = 0,05) in height and between self-efficacy and the dimension of self-confidence r = 0,450 (p = 0,01 ), also in height. The female sample showed a relationship between self-efficacy and the cognitive dimension of anxiety r = -0,523 (p = 0,05) in height and between self-efficacy and the dimension of self-confidence r = 0,572 (p = 0,01), also in height. The male sample did not show any marked statistical significance between self-efficacy and anxiety dimensions. Conclusion: The relationship between self-efficacy...
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Vestibular Function in Cochlear Implant Patients
Matějková, Michaela ; Čakrt, Ondřej (advisor) ; Koutná, Sára (referee)
Hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment. More than 5 % of the world's population suffers from disabling hearing loss, which affects approximately one third of people over the age of 65. In those cases where hearing aids are not a sufficient solution to these difficulties, cochlear implantation is the standard treatment. It replaces, at least in part, the function of the hair cells that are no longer able to stimulate the primary auditory neurons. However, there are concerns about the potential risk of impaired vestibular function and the development or worsening of non-vestibular problems such as tinnitus, vertigo and orofacial disorders. Aims: To provide a theoretical summary of fundamental information on the vestibular system and cochlear implantation and to assess vestibular and non-vestibular function after cochlear implantation and the impact of any abnormalities on patients' quality of life. Methods: All of the participants underwent subjective visual vertical examination, platform posturography and completed five questionnaires - Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, Facial Disability Index, Beck's Anxiety Inventory and Beck's Depression Inventory. Overall and partial results from platform posturography examinations were compared with a control group of...
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Therapeutic restriction of a patient in a pediatric psychiatry department
KEJDOVÁ, Zdeňka
Theoretical basis: Therapeutic restrictions or limitations are often taboo, although they are also part of child psychiatry. It is used for restless, aggressive patients who endanger the health of themselves or others. Therapeutic limitations use must follow given regulations. The role of the nurse is irreplaceable and important in these situations. Goals: The aim of this work was to chart the issue od therapeutic restrictions in children psychiatry department. Four research questions were used to accomplish goals. Questions are: What kind of restraints are used in the children psychiatric ward? How is the safety of pediatric pacient ensured during the therapeutic restriction in children psychiatric ward? Are there some specifics in nursing care for the patient with therapeutic restrictions? How are nurses educated in the issue of therapeutic restriction in pediatric psychiatric department? Methods: The empirical part of the work was processed in the form of qualitative reseacher. Data were collected as a semi-structured interviews. Another metod of data collection was covert observation. Based on this data collection, there were created five categories and eleven subcategories. Reseacher file: The research group was consisted of twenty three nurses, who work in the department of child and adolescent psychiatry. The selection of patiens was purposeful. Results: Research proved that restraints are an integral part of child psychiatry. The most commonly used therapeutic restrictions are courts. Respondents have shown that the work is according to standards and adhere to the principles in terms of safety. The research has shown that proper nursing documentation and education are required. Research has shown that nurses act professionally, they also take care about patient needs and privacy. It turned out that nurses are on better level of knowledge about practical use than a knowledge of theoretical nursing standard. Conclusion: Therapeutic limitations of patients in the pediatric psychiatric ward cannot be neglected or omitted. This thesis could serve as an educational materiál for many nurses, especially if they are new to the field. Continuing education in this area is desirable for nurses. This work could serve as an educational material for the general public, who could possibly encouter therapeutic limitations, for example with their own child.
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Working with the emotion of fear in preschool education
NEDĚLKOVÁ, Monika
The bachelor thesis is focused on the emotions of fear and anxiety in the preschool age of the child. The first chapter clarifies the developmental specifics of preschool children in the field of emotional and cognitive development. The next chapter describes the child's emotional experience, which is closely related to the development and strengthening of mental resilience in preschool age. The last chapter of the theoretical part approaches the emotions of fear and anxiety with a focus on the child's experience of these specific selected emotions. The empirical part of the work pays attention to the possibilities and techniques of working with these emotions in kindergarten. The method of interview with kindergarten teachers is chosen for the research survey. Research shows that each individual experiences their individual fears, which may be common or atypical. During the interviews, the respondents emphasize the need for an empathic approach to the child, inducing trust, safety and security. In an effort to alleviate children's fear, teachers use a variety of tools in their practice. The thesis includes a topic for a weekly program based on a book publication on the topic of fear.
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The impact of anxiety on students' performance in English language
NĚMCOVÁ, Hana
This bachelor thesis focuses on the impact of test anxiety on student's achievement in classes of English language. This theme is becoming more popular, and a lot of experts are looking into this issue. Good mental state of the pupil is necessary when achieving good results and the overall good development of the pupil. This theory is also confirmed in this bachelor's thesis, which describes the states of anxiety in the school environment and the phenomena associated with it. It includes an analysis of several methods to reduce test anxiety and at the same time a method to reduce test anxiety is proposed. It can be stated that the effect of anxiety affects the performance of students and this anxiety can be affected by mitigation methods.
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Social phobias impact on adolescents
BENCOVÁ, Sára
The main aim of this bachelor thesis refers to the Social anxiety disorder and its impact on high school student. I tried to observe the teacher's effort a work with the kinds suffering from Social anxiety disorder. In the theoretical part I mentioned the main terminology linked to the topic of social phobia. I delt with a school and family environment and resources that may help children with the necessary treatment. In the practical part I made six interviews, three with students and three with teachers. I used the model of polo structural interview with the application of alternative methods.
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The use of relaxation techniques for children suffering anxiety in kindergarten
ŽOČKOVÁ, Andrea
This bachelor work deals with the use of relaxation techniques for children suffering anxiety in kindergarten. The aim of this bachelor is to determine, which relaxation techniques teachers in kindergarten use, how anxious children behave in kindergarten and how they react to relaxation techniques. The work is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part focuses on anxiety and fear in children from birth to preschool age and also on relaxation techniques that can be a tool to reduce anxiety. The practical part consists of observing children marked as anxious, as well as action research of relaxation techniques. The author implements relaxation techniques in a chosen kindergarten, and she focuses on the reactions of anxious children to relaxation. The aim of the action research is to implement relaxation techniques so that anxious children feel comfortable and relaxed. The relaxation should help children to reduce anxiety. The work is supplemented by interviews with teachers in kindergartens.
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Bullying and its impact on adolescent functioning
JAROŠOVÁ, Tereza
The work deals with bullying, especially in the school environment, and its impact on the social functioning of adolescents. The theoretical part focuses on the characteristics of bullying, its types and actors. Subsequently, to the period of adolescence, the development of identity and changes that accompany a person during adolescence, then to mental states related to bullying, such as depression and anxiety, and last but not least to the prevention, treatment and consequences of bullying. The practical part consists of a transcript of three interviews with respondents, who went through bullying during adolescence, especially in the school environment.. Interviews were conducted with respondents who attended different schools and had different financial and family backgrounds. Each respondent dealt with bullying differently. The only thing that unites them was the bullying.
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