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Occupational therapy and Applied behavioral analysis Subtitle: Interprofessional cooperation in children with autism spectrum disorder to promote success in mastering personal activities in daily living
Kiss-Szemán, Borbála Sára ; Rodová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
The aim of this master's thesis is to describe the possibilities of interprofessional cooperation of an occupational therapist and a behavioral analyst in selected personal activities of daily living in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the help of activity analysis the view of both experts was demonstrated resulting in the description of their therapeutic intervention. The theoretical part describes the basic characteristics of ASD including selected personal activities of daily living with which children with ASD may have difficulties. The following chapters are about the basic principles of occupational therapy including the description of activity analysis, which is one of the important evaluation methods in occupational therapy. Furthermore the history and the basic characteristics of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is described focusing on activity analysis used in the ABA program. The next chapter describes the common areas of both professions including shared elements and therapeutic approaches. The last chapter is devoted to the description of the interprofessional cooperation of an occupational therapy and a behavioral analyst. The practical part consists of 3 descriptive case studies in which an occupational therapist and a behavioral analyst performed a task analysis...
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Effect of music therapy for neurorehabilitation and educational rehabilitation of persons after brain injury in the context of quality of life
Gerlichová, Markéta
The thesis focuses on examining the effect of music therapy on the perception of quality of life in patients after acquired brain damage and strokes within the complex neurorehabilitation process. The results of combined research are presented. The quantitative part of the study is based on a group of 100 people who attended a day care centre at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of the 1st Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and the General Teaching Hospital in Prague from 2006 to 2012. Input and output measurements according to the FIM methodology were carried out with these persons and the data were statistically analyzed in relation to other evaluated parameters. The qualitative part of the study processes the results of semitemplated interviews with 15 people (who also participated in the quantitative study) while the perception of music therapy is evaluated by a procedure inspired by grounded theory. The results of the combined research show that music therapy plays an important role in the rehabilitation process for persons with acquired brain injury (ABI). The results of the quantitative part prove the positive effects of music therapy in improving movement, communication and self-sufficiency - especially depending on the number of the music therapy sessions attended. A major...
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Handwriting in patient after stroke
Veselková, Eliška ; Krivošíková, Mária (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
The thesis deals with with handwriting in adult patients after stroke. The main aim is to design and evaluate a therapeutic program for stroke patients focused on hand function and handwriting. The secondary aims are to translate Handwirting Assessment Battery for Adults into the Czech language by the method of back translation and to determine patient satisfaction with the program. The theoretical part of the thesis briefly summarizes the issue of stroke. General knowledge about handwriting is followed by a summary of handwriting difficulties of stroke patients. The theoretical part is concluded by available handwriting examinations and different ways of occupational therapy intervention. The practical part of the thesis was a case study. Five patients participated in the four- week therapeutic program. The designed program includes task-specific training and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) elements. The tools of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test, the Frenchay Arm Test and Score for Visual Evaluation of Functional Task of the Hand were used to assess the effect of the program on hand function. The practical part mentions the back translation of the handwriting tool Handwriting Assessment Battery for Adults, which was used to evaluate the effect of the program on handwriting...
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Alternative communication for clients with pervasive developmental disorder. Subtitle: Possibilities and importance of occupational therapy intervention
Gebauerová, Andrea ; Kuželková, Anna (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
OF MASTER DEGREE Name: Bc. Andrea Gebauerová Supervisor: Mgr. Anna Kuželková Consultant: PhDr. Milan Pešák Oponent: Title: Alternative communication for clients with pervasive developmental disorder Abstract: The main purpose of this thesis was to find out and describe options and meaning of accupational therapy intervention in the area of alternative communication for clients with pervasive developmental disorder. These clients always show specific disrupted areas, which are social interactions, game and communication. The areas are interconnected and restrict these individuals in their self-sufficiency and daily life. Most of these clients need a compensation tool for communication. The theoretical part deals with most used methods and tools in alternative communication. It describes the simplest communication systems to the latest assistive technologies, which are used mostly abroad. An important part for the clients is an interprofessional team of proffesionals, who together determine therapeutic purpose and problematic parts of clientś life. The practical part describes the most common interprofessional cooperation at the clients. Based on jointly stated purpose for six clients with pervasive developmental disorder was design ergotherapeutic intervention and were suggested optimal tools for...
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Physiotherapy in palliative care
Ustinova, Darya ; Chalupská, Tereza (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
BACHELOR THESIS ABSTRACT Author: Darya Ustinova Supervisor: Mgr. Tereza Chalupská Opponent: Title of bachelor thesis: Physiotherapy in palliative care Abstract: The purpose of modern palliative medicine is to maintain high quality live of patients with advanced form of disease. Palliative care was originally considered as terminal care, which focused on relief of symptoms at the end of life. Nowadays, palliative care has a greater scope and the concept of rehabilitation, in palliative care, expands. The main purpose of this dissertation is to define the role of physiotherapy in palliative care and to contribute to the existing literature. Theoretical part of this dissertation begins with general information about palliative care and multidisciplinary palliative team with a focus on rehabilitation in palliative care. Below is a list of physiotherapy techniques applicable in palliative care, and the main symptoms that can be affected by physiotherapy in palliative care. The conclusion of the theoretical part is devoted to the attitude of patients and medical personnel to physiotherapy in palliative care and the training opportunities of physiotherapists in the field of palliative care. The practical part describes results of the questionnaire survey on the numbers of the physiotherapists in palliative care...
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Alternative Computer Access for the People after Spinal Cord Injury in Area C5. Subtitle: Using of the Program MyVoice and MyDictate.
Žúborová, Simona ; Kuželková, Anna (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
of the Thesis: Bachelor thesis addresses the practice of alternative use control of computer for people after damage in C5 spinal area. The aim is to provide an ergotherapeutic perspective on the use of alternative MyVoice and MyDictate programs in terms of work efficiency and job ergonomics. The theoretical part deals with the issue of spinal lesions and provides information about the client's clinical picture with lesions in the C5 segment and the functional impact of the diagnosis on everyday life. Furthermore, the work focuses on the issue of employment of a person with disability in the Czech Republic. Thesis provides the possibility of occupational therapy intervention for clients after damage of spinal cord in the C5 area with respect to the ergonomics of work place. It describes the basic criteria that are discussed in this area. The conclusion of the theoretical part presents possibilities of alternative computer control for people with motor deficiency. The practical part deals with the issue of computer control and ergonomic arrangement of work place for three clients with lesions in the C5 spinal area. For the purpose of the practical part an organization SILOU HLASU.cz was approached. The institution provides alternative computer control courses by voice. Effectiveness of work was...
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Autism spectrum disorders: Asperger Syndrome. Subtitle: Methods of intervention in occupational therapy
Kiss-Szemán, Borbála ; Rodová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
The aim of this work is to show the potential of occupational therapy in the care of people with autistic spectrum disorders especially in the rehabilitation of Asperger syndrome and to offer therapeutic methods in the selected problematic areas and describe a few examples from the many possibilities of therapeutic intervention. The theoretical part deals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), mainly with Asperger's Syndrome (AS). It deals with the history, classification, and detailed characteristics of the various symptomatology. Afterwards a special therapeutic part is describing areas where occupational therapy could play an important role. The practical part consists of methodology and a detailed case study where the cooperation of occupational therapy and Asperger is demonstrated. The result of the search is the finding that in the care of clients with Asperger syndrome and the use of a great variety of therapeutic methods can be quite crucial, especially in the integration of clients into our society, so I also emphasize the importance of social aspect during the therapeutic process. Key words: occupational therapy Asperger syndrome autism spectrum disorder methods therapy
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Standardized Assessment of Sensory Disorders in School Aged Children
Husovská, Veronika ; Dvořáková, Petra (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
OF DIPLOMA THESIS Author: Bc. Veronika Husovská Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Dvořáková Title: Standardized assessment of sensory disorders in school aged children Summary: The thesis deals with problems of sensory processing disorders in school aged children. The aim of this diploma thesis is to create a working version of the standardized questionnaire Sensory Profile 2 School companion. Another aim is to verify the clinical applicability of this standardized questionnaire by using it to do a screening on school aged children to identify those with a sensory processing disorder within the classroom. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on the diagnosis of sensory processing disorders (SPD), their diagnostics and the roles of an occupational therapist in SPD. Diagnostic tools for detecting SPD are presented and described in the thesis. The standardized questionnaire Sensory Profile 2, mainly the category School companion, is presented in this thesis. Methods: The practical part of the diploma thesis is elaborated in the form of quantitative pre-research. 39 respondents were evaluated by a standardized questionnaire Sensory Profile 2 School companion for the purpose of pre-research. The respondents were chosen in accordance to the tests purpose. Respondents were third-grade students studying...
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Use of rhythmic stimulation in physiotherapy in patients with acquired brain damage
Norková, Hana ; Gerlichová, Markéta (advisor) ; Dědková, Miriama (referee)
Title: Use of rhythmic stimulation in physiotherapy in patients with acquired brain damage Abstract: The topic of the bachelor thesis is the use of rhythmic stimulation in physiotherapy in patients with acquired brain damage. The thesis consists of theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part contains 4 sections. The first section is entirely dedicated to the acquired brain damage. The second section describes the motor system and structures involved in its management. The third section summarizes information related to music therapy, neurological music therapy, rhythmical stimulation in neurological music therapy, music, rhythm and their influence on the human brain. In the last section, the Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance is described in more details, the elements of which are further used in the practical part. The practical part is built on two case studies illustrating two female patients with an upper limb motor disorder caused by cerebral stroke. During the therapeutic sessions with the patients different elements of Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance were applied. Both patients used four musical instruments, accompanied by a metronome and played each of the instruments with some specific movements. The synchronization of the pace with the movements of the upper limbs in...
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Physiotherapy for Patients with Parkinson's Syndrome. Subtitle: Diagnosis and Therapy
Dvořáčková, Dominika ; Angerová, Yvona (advisor) ; Gerlichová, Markéta (referee)
OF BACHELOR THESIS Author: Dominika Dvořáčková Supervisor: MUDr. Yvona Angerová, MBA., Ph. D. Opponent: Title of bachelor thesis: Physiotherapy for Patients with Parkinson's syndrome Subtitle: Diagnosis and Therapy Abstract: The topic of the thesis is Physiotherapy for Patients with Parkinson's Syndrome. The work consists of three parts - theoretical, focused and practical. The theoretical part summarizes problems related to Parkinson's disease and its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment possibilities. The focused part refers to physiotherapy of patients with PD. Emphasis is layed on modern strategies published in European Physiotherapy Guideline for Parkinson's Disease published in 2014. The practical part consists of two case studies of patients with Parkinson's disease, which include close kinesiologic examinations (entry and final), individual therapy design, realization and comparison of measured parameters. Apart from kinesiology analysis, walk tests (TUG test, 10 MWT) have been used for result objectivity. Work is supplemented by personal experience with the disease. The aim of this work is to create a comprehensive view of the Parkinson's disease from the perspective of the physiotherapist, to prove positive effect of physiotherapy and to verify theoretical...
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