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Life story narrative analysis of female agoraphobia
Koťová, Magdalena ; Šípek, Jiří (advisor) ; Tavel, Peter (referee) ; Jakubů, Jiří (referee)
This dissertation presents theoretical and empirical research on the agoraphobia. The theoretical part outlines the history and diagnosis of agoraphobia since the mid- nineteenth century to the present through selected theories of this disorder. Concept of normality and diagnosis of agoraphobia disorder according to ICD -10, DSM IV and DSM V are also addressed. Space is also devoted to the philosophical concept of anxiety and body in relation to space. In the empirical part of the thesis the life story narrative analysis as well as analysis of narrative interviews with women suffering from agoraphobia was carried out. Ten women represent the sample. Received research data were analysed using the categorial- formal analysis. Following research objectives were set: to analyse importance of the disease in lives of participants, to describe the individual specific form of the disease, to analyse individual meaning and purpose attributed by the participants to their disease, to describe diverse aspects of life depicting. The aim was also to learn about the ways participants manage their disease including the use of therapy. Life story narrative analysis of female agoraphobia proved to be a suitable method for understanding the very meaning of agoraphobia disorder and also the meaning that is being...
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Prevention of Dental Caries in Orthodontic Patients
Holoubková, Lucie ; Koťová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Urbanová, Wanda (referee)
Aim: The aim of the bachelor thesis was to summarize the knowledge about orthodontics and dental caries in orthodontic patients. Furthermore, it observes the degree of deterioration of the biological factor of the dentition after 2 to 3 years of orthodontic treatment in the form of increased caries formation or newly made fillings. Introduction: With the placement of fixed orthodontic appliances, retention sites for plaque accumulation in the oral cavity increase. Its regular and correct removal is therefore an important factor both for the prevention of damage to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and for the quality outcome of orthodontic therapy. We repeatedly observe that patients who are very well motivated and maintain adequate oral hygiene at the beginning of orthodontic treatment show a decline in motivation over time and the oral condition deteriorates. Patients in whom orthodontic treatment must be interrupted or discontinued due to caries or severe gingivitis are no exception. Methods: OPG images of orthodontic patients with an interval of 2 to 3 years were evaluated. The cohort consisted of 50 patients from the Department of Orthodontics and Cleft Defects of the Dental Clinic of the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady born between 2006 and 2012. Subsequently, all newly...
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Dental Hygienist Care for Patients with Removable Orthodontic Appliances
Čučková, Tereza ; Koťová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Urbanová, Wanda (referee)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the issue of removable orthodontic appliances and aims to identify the most effective hygienic care technique for microorganisms' quantity reduction. Firstly, the thesis provided a summary of basic information about removable orthodontic appliances. Further, the autor defined on the physiological microflora of the oral cavity as one of the main sources of bacteria inhabiting the removable appliance and accordingly focused on this area. Moreover, the reader is introduced to appropriate techniques of removable orthodontic appliance care, such as machine tools, chemicals, and natural substances. Finally, the role of a dental hygienist is defined as the primary source of motivation and instructions regarding maintaining and retaining oral health. Within the practical part, the thesis focused on the identification of microorganisms' spectrum part colonizing the removable orthodontic appliance. The antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts was subsequently examined with the use of identified microorganisms. Specifically, the impacts of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum Verum, and citric acid were explored. When tested by the disc diffusion method, only citric acid proved to directly impact the susceptibility of isolated bacteria. Therefore, this substance was identified as...
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