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Working Ability of People with Multiple Sclerosis. ( Options of Occupational Therapy Counseling)
Vodová, Magdalena ; Novotná, Klára (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
DIPLOMA THESIS ABSTRACT Name: Bc. Magdalena Vodová Supervisor: Mgr. Klára Novotná, Ph.D. Title: Working Ability of People with Multiple Sclerosis (Options of Occupational Therapy Counseling) Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system affecting young people. Reduced ability to work is a serious consequence of MS. Academic literature addresses the negative factors leading to loss of employment. Occupational therapists can provide information and recommendations focusing on the work environment of people with MS through counseling. The aim of this thesis is to propose recommended strategies for people with MS in relation to work integration. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with factors impairing work ability, specific recommendations to influence them and important information stemming from legislation. The practical part verifies the findings based on the analysis of qualitative research among employed persons with MS, which is then further compared with information from the employer. The findings show that fatigue, mobility problems, cognitive impairment, urinary dysfunction and impaired thermoregulation in confrontation with barriers in the working environment affect the ability to work. Support and assistance from the employer, colleagues and...
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Occupational therapy treatment strategies in patients with upper limb peripheral nerve injury
Kořánová, Pavlína ; Humhej, Ivan (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
THESIS ABSTRACT Name, surname: Bc. Pavlína Kořánová Supervisor: MUDr. Ivan Humhej, PhD. Labor consultant: Bc. Olga Nováková, M. Sc. Thesis title: Occupational therapy treatment strategies in patients with upper limb peripheral nerve injury Thesis abstract: Peripheral nerve injuries of upper limb are often identified by sensory and motor control deficit. Limitations are most likely evident in their performance of activities of daily living (ADL), leisure and work activities. Significant neurogenic pain is a typically included and can cause poor quality of life. The result of injury is not only affecting the physical area, but also psychological and socio- economic aspects. Treatment is often time-consuming and there is an uncertain prognosis. The overview of the issue summarizes basic information, identification of specific peripheral nerve of upper limb (radial, median, ulnar) and their functional deficits. It also presents actual options of treatment, specially with an emphasis on occupational therapy. The purpose of this final thesis is to extend the knowledge and treatment options of evidence-based occupational therapy. The outputs represent an overview of occupational therapy treatment strategies in patients with upper limb peripheral nerve injury. Among the common effective occupational therapy's...
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Occupational Therapy Screening of Sensory Processing in Children with Perinatal Load in Preschool Age
Zdeňková, Veronika ; Dvořáková, Petra (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
OF DIPLOMA THESIS Author: Bc. Veronika Zdeňková Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Dvořáková Advisor: Mgr. Eliška Haškovcová Title: Occupational Therapy Screening of Sensory Processing in Children with Perinatal Load in Preschool Age Abstract: Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) have their origin in altered function of central nervous system. Children with SPD have difficulty to process sensory information and act in a proper way. Sensory Processing Disorders permeate all areas of an individual's perception and behaviour and have a significant impact on the quality of life of the child and his/her family. Children born prematurely are reported to be at higher risk of developing some form of SPD. This thesis focuses on the association between SPD and perinatal load. It is focused on the difficulties faced by children with SPD and their impact on further development, particularly in the preschool age. The theoretical part provides an thorough overview of the issues mentioned above. The practical part focuses on the design of an examination protocol to capture SPD in children with perinatal load in preschool age. The use of the proposed examination protocol is tested in six concrete patients with perinatal load. The results are then interpreted in the form of reduced case studies, which are primarily aimed at...
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Creating a Video Manual of Proper Administration of the Purdue Pegboard Test According to the Czech Extended Version of the Manual for the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT): Model 32020A
Šáchová, Alžběta ; Rybářová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
Title: Creating a Video Manual of Proper Administration of the Purdue Pegboard Test According to the Czech Extended Version of the Manual for the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT): Model 32020A Abstract: A common consequence of a stroke is a fine motor skills dysfunction. The widely used Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures the dexterity of the fingers of each hand separately or both together. The tested subject should insert as many components as possible into the holes in the test board during five time-limited subtests exactly according to the instructions written in the manual. In the Czech Republic, various working versions of the translation of the manual have been used so far, containing verbal instructions necessary for the administration of the test. In October 2021, the Czech Extended Version Manual for Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT): Model 32020A was published. In addition, it contains new rules for solving and evaluating situations (e.g. falling of a peg on the ground, changing hands during making assemblies), which therapists have not yet dealt with uniformly. Audio recordings of verbal instructions are also available to facilitate PPT correct administration. The aim of this bachelor's thesis was to create a videomanual of proper PPT administration according to the already mentioned new version of the...
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Use of Occupational Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome up to 15 years
Matoušová, Zita ; Dvořáková, Petra (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
BACHELOR THESIS ABSTRACT Name, Surname: Zita Matoušová Supervisor: Mgr. Petra Dvořáková Consultant: Mgr. Kateřina Rybářová Title: Use of Occupational Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome up to 15 years Abstract: Williams syndrome also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare genetic disease caused by microdeletion of chromosome 7. The extensive clinical picture significantly affects the daily life of children with this diagnosis. The care for children with Williams syndrome requires an intervention of a multidisciplinary team, which also includes an occupational therapist. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to define the role of occupational therapist and areas of intervention for children under 15 years of age with Williams syndrome. The theoretical part of the bachelors thesis briefly describes the general issues related to diagnosis, disease prevalence, clinical characteristics, the operations of the association for Williams syndrome in the Czech Republic, treatment and therapeutic options. The aim is to introduce the issue. Subsequently, the work deals mainly with the description of occupational therapy and its application in this rare disease. The practical part of the work contains the elaboration of two therapeutic case reports, on which a possible occupational therapy intervention for a...
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The Instrumental Stimulation of the Superficial and Deep Sensation in Upper Limb Therapy by Clients with Acquired Brain Injury
Strubinská, Šárka ; Slepičková, Veronika (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
OF THE BACHELOR THESIS Title: The Instrumental Stimulation of the Superficial and Deep Sensation in Upper Limb Therapy by Clients with Acquired Brain Injury Abstract: The bachelor thesis deals with the device SaeboStim Micro and its use within sensory therapy of the upper extremity that is experienced by people with acquired brain injury. The device uses a so called sensory electrical stimulation (without muscle contraction) that affects different dysfunctions, besides sensation. In the theoretical part is summarized the knowledge about acquired brain injury (traumatic and nontraumatic) and its consequences, further knowledge about sensation and its impairments and the principles and possibilities of sensory assessments. In this part it is also possible to find information about rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury and about SaeboStim Micro. The aim of this thesis was to determine the efficiency of the SaeboStim Micro device in therapy of sensation of the upper extremity of three people with acquired brain injury in the chronic stage. The partial goal of the thesis was to map the experience with the use of SaeboStim Micro and the prevalence of this device in the Czech Republic by means of a questionnaire intended for occupational therapists. In the practical part there are three...
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Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children with Rett Syndrom in Early School Age Subtitle: Possibilities of Motor Skills Development through Leisure Activities
Tesařová, Lucie ; Vavříková, Marianna (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
BACHELOR THESIS ABSTRAKT Name, Surname: Lucie Tesařová Supervisor: Mgr. Marianna Vavříková Title: Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children with Rett Syndrom in Early School Age Abstract: The bachelor thesis is focused on the possibilities of developing motor skills in girls with Rett syndrome through leisure activities. Rett syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease associated with a pathogenic gene mutation. The aim of the thesis is to describe the subjective view of parents on how leisure activities develop the motor skills of girls with Rett syndrome in early school age. All from the occupational therapist perspective. The bachelor thesis contains a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part describes the issue of Rett syndrome, the characteristics of the disease, the clinical picture, the issue of communication and the stage of the disease with the possibility of occupational therapy intervention. It is also focused on the importance of leisure time and leisure activities for the child and its family. At the same time, the author suggests some opportunities of how leisure activities can be used to develop motor skills in girls with Rett syndrome. In the practical part, case reports of three girls with this diagnosis are processed. In this part, three semi-structured interviews were...
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Use of individual types of positioning on patients after stroke in the acute and subacute phase of rehabilitation from the perspective of occupational therapy
Švecová, Adéla ; Uhlířová, Jaromíra (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
OF MASTER THESIS Tittle of master thesis: Use of individual types of positioning on patients after stroke in the acute and subacute phase of rehabilitation from the perspective of occupational therapy. Stroke is one of the diseases that most affects the human population. It can result in temporary disability, permanent consequences and death. The patient's positioning after a stroke can affect many risks of secondary changes. The aim of this work is to find out how occupational therapists are involved in the positioning of patients in the acute and subacute phase after a stroke in stroke centers in the Czech Republic and how the positioning in stroke centers takes place. The literature and recommended procedures show that the correct positioning after a stroke in the acute and subacute phase prevents the development of immobilization syndrome and secondary changes. Positioning patients after a stroke can affect muscle tone, shoulder pain, prevent subluxation in the joints, maintain passive and active range in the joints, etc. In patients after a stroke, agitation should occur from the affected side to support the return of sensorimotor functions and to involve the affected parties to activities. The occupational therapist is most involved in positioning the affected upper limb, especially to...
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Use of SunBall biofeedback balls for functional diagnosis of the hand and for hand grip therapy
Plandorová, Michaela ; Kuželková, Anna (advisor) ; Rejtarová, Anna (referee)
The diploma thesis explores the use biofeedback balls called SunBall® as a possible alternative in hand diagnostics and grip therapy in occupational therapy practice. This thesis includes theoretical knowledge about stroke with emphasis on upper limb from the point of view of occupational therapist. It describes the types of grips and discusses the use of a robotic biofeedback in occupational therapy practice. It includes basic information about SunBall® machine, which is used in the practical part of the thesis. The practical part of the thesis evaluates the benefit of the machine in interventions with patients after stroke in subacute and chronic phase. It also presents its possibilities of use in hand diagnostics. Performing these results objectively was achieved by the use of specific occupational therapy examination and also by standardized method, such as modified Ashworth scale, Jamar dynamometer or goninometric measurement. As the results of this thesis show, there is an apparent positive influence on the upper limb and grip therapy according to the disability of probands. There was no success in finding an appropriate application of the measured modalities of the machine in the area of upper limb and grip diagnostics. Key words: stroke, biofeedback, upper limb robotic therapy, SunBall
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The Role of Occupational Therapy focused on blind people
Bartošová, Simona ; Rodová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Kuželková, Anna (referee)
1 ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS Author of bachelor thesis: Bartošová Simona Thesis supervisor: Bc. Zuzana Rodová, M.Sc. Title of bachelor thesis: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Work with Blind People Abstract of bachelor thesis: This bachelor's thesis is concerned with methods of occupational therapy and their work with blind people. The first aim of this thesis is to find the role of occupational therapy in work with adult blind people in the field of self-sufficiency. The work is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. The first one describes anatomy and physiology of vision, division of visual impairments and their most frequent causes, occupational therapist's intervention in the field of self-sufficiency, cognitive function, assessment of the environment and in the field of employment. The practical part contains five case studies of blind clients which describes case history, occupational therapist assessment, assessment of self- sufficiency and then plan of therapy. The partial aim is to make promotional material which could be used for promotion occupational therapist's work with blind people. Keywords: occupational therapy, blind, visual impairment, self-sufficiency, activities of daily living
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