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Observance of elderly patients rights in long-term facilities.
HAVRDLÍKOVÁ, Markéta
The topic of this diploma paper is ``The Observance of the Rights of Senior Citizens at Long-Term Care Wards{\crqq}. The growing number of senior citizens brings the increasing number of hospitalized people at wards of long-term (subsequent) care. The paper focuses on the observance of seniors{\crq} rights by the attending staff at these wards. It is divided into two sections {--} a theoretical one and a practical one. The theoretical section describes patients{\crq} rights in relation to ethics. It develops the Ethics Codex of Patients{\crq} Rights, the European Charter of Senior Patients. It also discusses patients{\crq} rights in relation to the legislature. It deals with individual laws and their observance by the attending staff that is involved in the care of senior citizens at long-term care wards. It describes the duties of the staff based on individual laws. The practical section sets the objectives focusing on finding out about the observance of senior patients{\crq} rights at long-term care wards as seen by general nurses, senior citizens, and family members. It also attempts to find out about the most frequent forms of non-observance of seniors{\crq} rights. To achieve these objectives, a quantitative research survey was used. The techniques of data collection from the senior citizen respondent group included a structured interview, and a questionnaire for the groups consisting of nurses and family members. The survey resulted in the finding that, according to the respondents, (senior) patients{\crq} rights are always, or almost always, observed in most domains. In spite of this, the respondents perceive some problems in the domain of respecting patients{\crq} shyness and attending staff{\crq}s anonymity. Only some members of staff introduce themselves to patients upon their first meeting, and seniors know the names of only a few attending team members. In the course of hospitalization, a senior patient is not only a recipient of care but also a partner to the attending staff. To provide quality nursing care, which is highly emphasized these days, the knowledge of (senior) patients{\crq} rights by attending staff is essential. Only a senior citizen who knows their rights as well as an attending person is able to protect fully the hospitalized seniors{\crq} rights. The results of this diploma paper can be used in seminars, conferences for medical staff to deepen the knowledge of (senior) patients{\crq} rights. Similarly, senior citizens themselves will be made more aware of the rights they have in relation to receiving medical care.
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Influence of the Taoist Tai Chi practice on health of seniors
ŠMEJDOVÁ, Veronika
In this thesis, titled ?The Effect of Taoist Tai Chi on the Health of Senior Citizens?, I focused on the factors influencing the physical and mental welfare of seniors who practiced Chinese health exercises - Taoist tai chi. My observations lasted seven months; they took place once a week for 45 minutes. All the clients volunteered in the exercise activities. The research group consisted of the clients of the Home for Senior Citizens and the Home with Special Regimen in Kobylisy. The theoretical part provides the explanations of old age, dementia and its manifestations, the importance of exercise for seniors, and I also introduce the Taoist Tai Chi Society. The last section is devoted to Taoist movements and their effects on the human organism. The practical part describes the individual tai chi movements, the principles of practicing Taoist tai chi and I answer research questions. The objective of the thesis was to learn whether tai chi exercise affects in some way the physical condition of the facility?s clients and whether it is beneficial for these clients. To obtain the results, I chose a qualitative research. The methods and techniques of data collection are based on participating observation, interviews and data analysis. The research group consisted of the clients of the Home for Senior Citizens and the Home with Special Regimen in Kobylisy. I focused on the ways Taoist tai chi influenced the physical and mental welfare of the clients. Semi-controlled interviews were conducted with clients without dementia. The target group consisted of six clients without dementia syndrome, and 6 seniors with the disease. The total number of 30 clients participated in the exercises. The results were processed in the form of a case study. The research shows that the seniors experienced improvements in joint and muscle mobility and the exercises usually affected their mood in a positive way. Better coordination could not be fully demonstrated for all movements. Based on the information obtained and the research results reached, the thesis will be beneficial for the Taoist Tai Chi Society and the homes for senior citizens in Kobylisy. It may also serve to organizations concerned with the use of seniors? free time, social care facilities, as well as feedback to instructors and the institutions mentioned.
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