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Motivation of patients to change their lifestyle after colorectal cancer surgery
Burgerová, Petra ; Kulhavá, Miluše (advisor) ; Jankovcová, Kateřina (referee)
Introduction to the issue: Colorectal cancer is Europe's second most common malignant disease. Among the influential risk factors of colorectal cancer are the intake of high energy foods, animal fats, lack of fiber, excessive alcohol consumption, nicotinism, lack of physical activity, and obesity. Research methodology: Empirical research was carried out using qualitative research. The purposefully selected research sample consisted of fifteen informants after colorectal cancer surgery. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews. The data were processed by the method of thematic analysis. The aim of the diploma thesis: The aim of the diploma thesis was to reveal the life habits of informants after colorectal cancer surgery, discover how the diagnosis of colorectal cancer has changed the way they look at their lifestyle, finding motivation and overcome the barriers to a lifestyle change. The outcomes: Despite the illness and knowledge of risk factors, the informants were rather satisfied with their current lifestyle and did not plan to change it. A healthy lifestyle was considered financially unaffordable. When deciding on a change, the informants were prevented from having a social aspect, the absence of friends who would share a sports activity with them. Environmental and...
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