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Creation of a tool for calculating the efficiency of renewable energy sources
Lecián, Milan ; Zimáková, Jana (referee) ; Binar, Tomáš (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the design of a tool for calculating the efficiency and self-sufficiency of a mobile photovoltaic system to ensure the supply of electrical energy during crisis situations. The thesis includes research on various types of renewable energy sources and storage systems. Furthermore, it describes the relationships for calculating the position of the Sun, the intensity of the incident radiation, the efficiency and the output of the PV system and the overall coverage of the system’s consumption. Based on these relationships, a computational model is created. In the next section, this developed computational model is described and shows its application in comparison with the PV*SOL program. In the final part, using the analysis performed with the computational model, a design for o mobile photovoltaic system for supplying electrical energy during crisis situations is created using PV*SOL program. The use of the proposed system is demonstrated by providing electrical energy for emergency survival of the population. The conclusion of the thesis includes an evaluation and recommendations for further research.
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Functional independence measures in wheelchair rugby players
Moudrá, Kristýna ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Pavlová, Ilona (referee)
Title: Functional independence measures in wheelchair rugby players Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to investigate the relationship between the sports activity of wheelchair rugby players and the degree of functional independence in daily activities in people with spinal cord injury. Methods: 20 male wheelchair rugby players aged between 20 and 51 years, in the range of spinal cord injury level C5 - Th8, were selected for the empirical mixed research using the purposive sampling method. The methods of data collection include an interview and a self-constructed questionnaire that elicits anamnestic data, subjective assessment of self- sufficiency and player's experiences with health complications associated with wheelchair rugby. Furthermore, an evaluation of the SCIM III functional degree of independence was carried out, the results of which were compared with the results of two previous studies (EMSCI and assumptions of Occupational Therapists from the Czech Republic). Results: The results confirm a positive relationship between the player's functional independence and the sports activity of wheelchair rugby players. Respondents at levels of complete spinal cord injury C6 and C7-8 with the SCIM III assessment demonstrated a higher functional independence rate compared to the overall average...
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Nursing care for patients after amputation of the lower limbs in the home environment
RŮŽIČKOVÁ, Karolína
My bachelor thesis deals with nursing care in patients after amputation of lower limbs in the home environment. The main objective of the thesis was to describe the provided nursing care in patients after amputation of the lower limb in the home environment, to find out the cooperation of nurses and family members in these patients and how nurses evaluate self-sufficiency in patients after amputation of the lower limb in the home environment. In order to meet these goals, we have chosen the following research questions. What nursing care do nurses provide to patients after lower limb amputation in the home environment? How do nurses providing nursing care in a home environment to patients after lower limb amputation cooperate with their family members? How do nurses providing nursing care in the home environment evaluate patients after amputation of the lower limb their self-sufficiency? The research was carried out using qualitative research, specifically in the form of a semi-structured interview. The research sample was consisted of 10 respondents. The selected respondents were nurses from home care agencies of the South Bohemian Region, caring, among other things, for patients after amputation of the lower limb. Based on a research investigation, we found that nursing care provided in the home environment of an amputated patient is almost no different from nursing care provided in a hospital facility. Nurses focus on very similar activities such as wound dressings and stump bandaging. For some nurses working in home care, psychological support for the patient also played an important role in the provision of nursing care. The results also showed that cooperation between nurses and family members is largely effective. The family took care of its amputated family member primarily as part of personal hygiene and eating or provides daily assistance with walking and movement. Not only in the hospital, but also in the home environment, nurses evaluated the self-sufficiency of amputated patients. Thanks to the research investigation, we have revealed that some nurses evaluate self-sufficiency according to evaluation scales, for some the mobility of the amputated patient is essential or they take into account the general condition of the patient.
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Viewers of Herbář, TV program popularizing alternative lifestyle
Gajdová, Jana ; Reifová, Irena (advisor) ; Jansa, Petra (referee)
The topic of my thesis is the audience of Herbář, a programme broadcast by Czech Television since 2013, which popularises alternative lifestyles characterised by conscious consumer tactics. These tactics include, for example, certain forms of local food activism based on the ideas of the Slow Food movement, the application of certain DIY practices, the pursuit of partial food self-sufficiency, or an individual's efforts to minimize the negative impact of their actions on the state of the environment. The TV programme Herbář is a lifestyle show that features elements of TV food tourism focused on the countryside and traditions. It is a specific form of eco-reality television, using the emotional identification of the viewer with the presenter, which occurs through the chosen way of moderating the programme, and dramatisation, using images of idealised rural and simple lifestyles. I first introduce the reader to the related themes in order to place my work in a clear context. I will then attempt to answer who the audience of Herbář is, what are the possible audience attitudes towards the programme and related themes, and how these audience attitudes are reflected in the lifestyles of individual viewers. I will attempt to answer these questions through a simultaneous triangulation of qualitative and...
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Quality of life and Physical Self in Senior Population
Polívková, Aneta ; Fialová, Ludmila (advisor) ; Hošková, Blanka (referee)
Title: Quality of life and Physical Self in Senior Population Objectives: The main aim of this thesis is to analyze the quality of life of the elderly with respect to the place where they live and the level of physical activities performed in the past and present. Respondents are divided into those living in nursing homes and those who live in their natural environment. In particular, we want to find out whether these two groups differ in the given areas of life or not. Another criterion by which we divide and compare the respondents is the amount of physical activity in the past and present. The aim of this division is to determine the effect of physical activity on the current quality of life of the elderly. Methods: The selected means of obtaining information for our thesis was a paper questionnaire. After analyzing several questionnaires focused on quality of life, the SQUALA questionnaire was selected. We used statistical methods for nonparametric data to evaluate the results. Results: The results confirmed the relationship between physical activity and a higher level of quality of life. On the contrary, we have refuted the expectations of a better quality of life in the health dimension of seniors living at home. Furthermore, we found out that seniors living in nursing homes overall rated...
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The Design of Universal Models of Assistive Devices for Production Using a 3D Printing to Improve the Self-sufficiency of People with Acquired Brain Injury.
Gazdová, Klára ; Rodová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Angerová, Yvona (referee)
Author: Bc. Klára Gazdová Supervisor: Bc. Zuzana Rodová, M.Sc. Title: The Design of Universal Models of Assistive Devices for Production Using a 3D Printing to Improve the Self-sufficiency of People with Acquired Brain Injury Abstract: Background: Patients with acquired brain injury often need to be equipped with personalized compensatory aids to increase paretic upper limb involvement and self-sufficiency. One of technologies for production of aids is 3D printing, which is use abroad. Limit is professional and time consuming in preparation of 3D models of printing aids. Reducing this complexity is possible by creating universal 3D models that allow change dimensions of aid without professional intervention. Goal: Main goal is design universal 3D models of aids. Aids help patients engage paretic upper limb and increase self-sufficiency. Based on analysis, activities of daily living in patients with acquired brain injury were selected. Methodology: Author created Record Form data collection, guidelines were created to minimize subjectivity in acquisition of data from occupational therapists. Author collected data at Rehabilitation Institute Kladruby and ERGO Aktiv o.p.s. Record form was distributed to occupational therapists working with target group of patients, but models were created from...
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The motivation of applicants in nursing home
Bláhová, Kateřina ; Dragomirecká, Eva (advisor) ; Šťastná, Jaroslava (referee)
This MA thesis encompasses the motivation of the applicant to apply for a long-term stay at a retirement home. The theoretical part analyses the needs that seniors have, describes the system of care of the elderly and its problems, as well as the limits, motivation and psychosocial aspects of family care of the elderly, and the effect of a retirement home residence on the personality and quality of life of the elderly. The empirical part is formed as a quantitative research with the use of questionnaires. Respondents were selected out of the applicants for a long-term stay at a retirement home. The aim of the empirical part of the MA thesis is to answer the key question of the entire research: what life situation is responsible for the applicant's motivation for applying for a long-term stay at a retirement home. The empirical part describes the research objectives, research methods and research groups and poses the research questions. The received data are than analyzed, and the results are subjected to a critical scrutiny in a discussion. The results of this thesis serve as a basis for creating new projects to encourage seniors to remain at their home environment, and aimed at preventing the placement of the elderly in institutional facilities
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The influence of independency of seniors in home care by movement activities
Hrbáčková, Danuše ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Influence of Physical Activity over Self-care and Quality of Life of Elderly People Living at Home Objectives: The main objectives of this thesis are measuring the level of the physical activities of elderly people living at home and the analysis of the influence of these activities on their independence in everyday activities and on their quality of life. Methods: For research I choose a questionnaire survey as main metod. To collect data for the research I used physical activity questionnaire which I created specifically for this thesis, Barthel Index the standardized self-care test, SQUALA questionnaire measuring the quality of live. To verify my hypothesis I statistically evaluated the outcomes of the tests and questionnaires. For this purpose I used the descriptive statistics in the computer program Microsoft Office Excell. Results: The main objective was fulfiled. Results of research proved statistical important depence among age, physical activities, independence in activities of daily living and quality of individuals life Key words: elderly people, physical activities, quality of live, independence
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Development of self-sufficiency in patients with hydrocephalus
Brindová, Jana ; Tomová, Šárka (advisor) ; Nikodemová, Hana (referee)
Thesis entitled Development of self-sufficiency in patients with hydrocephalus is divided into two parts. The first part contains a theoretical treatment of the subject. There is discussed the issue of hydrocephalus and the issue of self-sufficiency in self-care. In hydrocephalus, the author first examines in detail the anatomy of the cerebral ventricles and the creation, composition and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. The following is a detailed discussion about the nature of the disease itself, its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Finally, there is analyzed the quality of life of patients with this disease. In the area of self- sufficiency, the author focuses on the very concept of self-sufficiency, starting with a general description of this term and continuously moving towards a description of its different aspects with regard to movement and physical activity the patient, his clothing and hygiene, emptying the urine and stool and nutrition. The second part is conceived as an empirical. There are evaluated, what was found by using a questionnaire survey. The author examines whether the patients were improved after surgery in specific areas of self-sufficiency, and if so, to what extent. Areas examined are self-sufficiency in food, hygiene, emptying, walking and dressing....
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