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Life with pulmonary hypertension observed in the IKEM, Prague
KLOPOTOVÁ, Michaela
This undergraduate work deals with the issue of pulmonary hypertension monitored in clients at the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM) in Prague. The theoretical portion deals with the comprehensive issue of pulmonary hypertension {--} its aetiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, epidemiology, classification, clinical picture, examination methods, therapy and prognosis. It also covers its health and social aspect, which is further divided into its health and social impact. The health and social aspect is divided into health and illness, health support, prevention and quality of life. The health impact focuses on nutrition, physical activity, natural medications, colds and depression. The social aspect explores the social effects on health, illness and social benefits for clients with pulmonary hypertension. The practical portion of this work presents the results from a quantitative questionnaire carried out with clients monitored at IKEM Prague between 1 July 2008 and 28 February 2009. The purpose of the questionnaire was to establish whether patients with pulmonary hypertension often suffer from depression, whether the illness affects their health and social status and whether clients have sufficient information about pulmonary hypertension. The results show that the objectives were fulfilled. It has been proved that clients with pulmonary hypertension suffer from depression, their health and social status is also affected by the illness and most of them have sufficient information about pulmonary hypertension. This work can serve as a well-arranged source of information for different cardiology departments that deal with pulmonary hypertension. I am sure that the clients themselves would like to see the results of this work, let alone the Association of Pulmonary Hypertension Patients. This association follows not only specialized literature, but also the quality of life of and benefits for people with pulmonary hypertension.
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