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Lifestyle and quality of life of people with overweight and obesity
ŠIMKOVÁ, Simona
Overweight and obesity are a global problem. These diseases are characterized by an excessive amount of body fat in the body. The consequences of excessive body weight does not include only health effects but overweight and obesity also affect quality of life, social life and mental health of people with this disease. The basic measure of overweight and obesity is body mass index (BMI), however it may not be accurate for health risk assessment of each individual, e.g. for the development other diseases related to high weight. There are many variables associated with development of obesity such as genetic predisposition, the environment in which an individual grows up and lives, eating habits, physical activity, stress, etc. The aim of the dissertation was to determine what the quality of life and lifestyle of people with overweight and obesity is, to compare it with the quality of life and lifestyle of people with normal body weight and to describe the differences. It was choosen a quantitative research strategy to acomplish the aims. The data collection was realized by questionnaires and body composition analysis. We used a combination of standardized quality of life questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF and self administered questionnaire which was focused on lifestyle of respondents. Respondents were also measured by bioimpedance device InBody 270 for body composition analysis. The obtained data was statistically evaluated. Statistically significant differences were found between respondents with BMI <25 kg/m2 and respondents with BMI ?25 kg/m2 in individual domains of the questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF. Statistically significant differences were also found in two separately evaluated parts of the questionnaire. A higher quality of life was achieved by respondents with lower BMI in all domains as well as in two separately evaluated parts. We determined that the lifestyle is dependent on gender (positive, negative and also overall lifestyle score) with women having a healthier lifestyle than men. The negative lifestyle score was also dependent on BMI but inversely. The age had no effect in adherence to healthy lifestyle principles. We determined that people with overweight and obesity often have lower educational level. It was determined a significant association with satisfaction with health (p?0,001) and body fat percentage, amount of fat free mass, waist circumference, amount of visceral fat and waist to hip ratio. An alcohol consumption, regular physical activity or frequency of consumption of sweets and unhealthy eating also significantly affected selected body parameters. The dissertation provides a comprehensive view of the quality of life and lifestyle of overweight and obese people. It points to the fact that excessive body weight is not only health issue but it also has a negative impact in almost every aspect in the individual's life. It can point to a need of increasing awareness of all the consequences of overweight and obesity, a need to implement more preventive measures and also a complex approach for people with this disease. The dissertation can be useful for health professionals as well as other people who come in contact with overweight and obese people either in their profession or in daily life.
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The quality of life of patients after liver transplantation
Štrynková, Monika ; Kordulová, Pavla (advisor) ; Dynáková, Šárka (referee)
The face of transplantation has changed in recent decades. The improvement can be observed not only in terms of survival, but also the improved quality of life after this demanding procedure. This is one of the reasons why quality of life is one of the factors to consider (Durant, 2019). This is also due to the fact that in today's modern society one does not only want to survive, but wants to live fully. He wants to benefit his family and the society in which he lives. He wants to do his hobbies. Everybody wants to be active physically and also mentally. Today, quality of life is considered an indicator suitable for assessing physical, mental and social health (Chrastina, 2015). Methodology: The aim of this work is to evaluate how patients after liver transplantation perceive different domains related to quality of life and whether the results are different depending on the time elapsed from transplantation. For the purposes of the research was chosen a quantitative method using a questionnaire. A standardized WHOQOL BREF was used. The questionnaire contains 24 closed questions, which contain four domains and two questions themselves. Two separate questions assess the overal quality of life and overall health. The questionnaire was supplemented by two questions, which were aimed at obtaining...
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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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The quality of life of patients after liver transplantation
Štrynková, Monika ; Kordulová, Pavla (advisor) ; Dynáková, Šárka (referee)
The face of transplantation has changed in recent decades. The improvement can be observed not only in terms of survival, but also the improved quality of life after this demanding procedure. This is one of the reasons why quality of life is one of the factors to consider (Durant, 2019). This is also due to the fact that in today's modern society one does not only want to survive, but wants to live fully. He wants to benefit his family and the society in which he lives. He wants to do his hobbies. Everybody wants to be active physically and also mentally. Today, quality of life is considered an indicator suitable for assessing physical, mental and social health (Chrastina, 2015). Methodology: The aim of this work is to evaluate how patients after liver transplantation perceive different domains related to quality of life and whether the results are different depending on the time elapsed from transplantation. For the purposes of the research was chosen a quantitative method using a questionnaire. A standardized WHOQOL BREF was used. The questionnaire contains 24 closed questions, which contain four domains and two questions themselves. Two separate questions assess the overal quality of life and overall health. The questionnaire was supplemented by two questions, which were aimed at obtaining...
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Returnig to Normal Life after Prolonged Period on ICU Following Major Surgical Procedures
Žánová, Libuše ; Židková, Lucie (advisor) ; Pucholtová, Romana (referee) ; Hocková, Jana (referee)
Introductin: The diploma thesis deals wits the quality of life of patients who have undergone more demanding surgery in the area of thoracic or abdominal surgery and were subsequently connected to artificial at present. This increases the need for patients to be places in an intensive care unit. Whwther i tis performance intenzity, length of anesthesia, possible complications during surgery or age of the patient. Stay in intensive care for a patient is physically and mentally very demanding, which may lead to deterioration in qaulity of life after returning to the home environment. Methodology: The research itself was carried out in the framework of qualitative research using a sem- structured interview. The interview was made up of the maim questions that could be supplemented by supplementary questions. Researchers selected patiens who had more severe surgery in the chas tor abdomen and were vented for at least 48 hours. The study also include patients who had a "minor" surgery but had complications nad had to be connected to artificial pulmonary ventilation. The research was conducted from August 2018 tu February 2019. Research Objektive: The main goal of the diploma thesis is to map the quality of life of patients who were hospitalized under intensive care and were exposed to PICS (Post...
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Quality of life of patients with cardiac implants followed by remote monitoring systems.
ŠAFAŘÍKOVÁ, Iva
Abstract Introduction: The perception of quality of life (QoL) in patients with implantable cardiac devices including implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), followed by telemonitoring care (Home Monitoring HM), has recently become an extremely hot topic due to constantly increasing number of patients wearing these devices. This increase has resulted in an increased demand for safe, prompt, and more effective out-patient care. Methods: Our research was carried out between December 2016 and March 2017. A cohort of 150 consecutive patients with ICD, followed using the Home Monitoring system (HM+), and 150 consecutive patients with ICD, followed using conventional in-office check-ups (HM-), was retrospectively drawn from the Ceske Budejovice Hospital Patient Information System. A questionnaire, which specifically addressed QoL (EQ5D), level of anxiety and depression (HADS), and a custom questionnaire examining the relationship between patients and the HM system and telecare workflow, was sent out to all patients. Results: For the final statistical analysis, 91 (60.7%) and 104 (69.3%) of the questionnaires were used from the HM+ and HM- groups, respectively. Our results showed that the method of ICD device follow-up did not directly influence QoL. Our statistical comparison of the data did not show any difference between HM+ and HM- patients. A non-significant trend towards better QoL in HM+ compared to HM- patients was noted based on total QoL scores from the EQ5D questionnaire (68.6 ? 19 vs. 64.6 ? 16.5, p = 0.09). Regarding anxiety and depression, statistical testing also failed to find any difference between HM+ and HM- patients. However, more than half of the patients in both groups were in the "normal" population range with respect to anxiety and depression. The most striking difference between HM+ and HM- patients was noted in the preference for the type of follow-up: while 54.9% of HM- patients expressed an interest in remote follow-up and 45.1% said they preferred in-office check-ups, only 6.7% (p < 0.0001) of HM+ patients expressed an interest in switching to in-office check-ups with personal contact instead of remote monitoring. Willingness to partially cover the financial costs of telecare was similar in both groups. HM+ patients were more inclined to use remote ICD monitoring (p = 0.007) and had a more positive attitude toward the telecare approach overall, compared to HM- patients (p = 0.034). Conclusion: The method of device follow-up does not significantly affect QoL in patients with ICD devices, nor does it affect levels of anxiety and depression. Generally, patients with ICDs followed using the HM system were very satisfied with telecare and would prefer not to lose remote ICD monitoring. Although, the willingness to, at least partially, cover the costs of the HM system was limited and comparable to that of patients receiving conventional follow-up.
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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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Influence of biological therapy on the level of self-sufficiency in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
JELENOVÁ, Michaela
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease manifested mainly by stiffness and pain in joints. The main trouble of the disease lies in deterioration of patients´ quality of life resulting form painful syndromes and impaired function of joints. This progressive disease often leads to disability and invalidity, therefore rheumatic arthritis is an important therapeutic and social problem due to demanding nursing and social care and financial requirements. Significant changes in rheumatic arthritis treatment have occurred recently. Biological treatment has become a new therapeutic method. Data suggesting that this kind of therapy may slow or even halt the x-ray progression of the disease have been obtained.
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The advantages and disadvantages of modern times in relation to education, interests and behavior of children and youth.
VARGOVÁ, Ivana
The issue of the behaviour of children and youth is crucial both in the current society and in all societies of future generations. The objective of this baccalaureate work is to map leisure-time activities of children and youth, their values and attitudes which are affected by living in modern, economically developed society as well as to make the general public, and parents in particular, to consider the options of changing the current situation. The information my baccalaureate work is based upon have been acquired in the way secondary data analysis. In the practical section of my baccalaureate work the quantitative research, the interview method as well as the questionnaire technique have been applied. The questionnaire consisted of 34 questions and was distributed among a sample of children and youth aged from 13 to 19 years coming from the region of České Budějovice, Czech Republic. The questionnaire research was carried out in the period January 15th - March 15th 2010. The Hypothesis H1 {--} ``Children and youth spend more than half of their leisure time in a non-effective way{\crq}q has been confirmed, Hypothesis H2 {--} ``More than half of teenagers do not wish to spend their leisure time together with their parents{\crq}q has been refused. The research results have shown that more than three quarters of respondents prefer to spend their leisure time together with their parents and they would do so on their own will. Thus, it comes as a surprise that, nevertheless, 42 percent of respondents spend a maximum of two hours with their parents over the weekends, or only the dinner-time. The most frequent activity shared by teenagers and parents are suppers, the second most frequent activity is watching TV, videos and DVD. The least frequent shared activity is sports and cultural events. I am convinced that the lifestyle of children and youth, and thus the lifestyle of future generations, has to get a new positive direction.
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