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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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Compensation of postural dysbalances in blind cyclists
Nedvěd, Jonáš ; Daďová, Klára (advisor) ; Knappová, Věra (referee)
Abstract title: Postural deviations and their compensations of blind cyclist Thesis objective: The objective of this thesis is to create a compensatory motional program for a visually impaired client. Compensatory motional program deals with the positive influence of defective body posture and pain alleviation of relevant muscular areas, particularly in the areas of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Method: The research method is qualitative examinations by usage of pretest and posttest designs. The thesis is conceived as the case report of a 31-year-old patient with acquired handicap. Exercise in fitness center was selected as part of compensatory motional program with the application of stretching, relaxing and work-out exercise. Additionally, hippotherapy was practiced to improve the stability of individual body areas, as well as to generally enhance the body posture. The testing methods for defective body postures by Jaroš and Lomíček, Matthiase; as well as testing method by Janda, were applied for the verification of program effect. The HHT motor test was applied for the verification of hippotherapy. Results: Compensatory motional program positively influenced the body posture of the clients already after three months of exercise. The integral part of hippotherapy was also the influence of...
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Public opinion on guide dogs across generation
Jiráková, Kristýna ; Šumníková, Pavlína (advisor) ; Květoňová, Lea (referee)
The diploma thesis focuses on the issue of guide dogs and their owners from in view of the general public across various generations through qualitative research. Theoretical part of the thesis introduces guide dog in world and Czech history, relevant legislative measures, fully describes course of dog training, and behavior of a guide dog in public. Practical part describes qualitative research, a questionnaire aimed at public in the Czech Republic. The survey examines public knowledge of legal measures about guide dogs, appropriate behavior towards a guide dog and its owner, and about guide dog's tasks. Research provides out look of the public 's knowledge and suggests targeted education for generations studied. The diploma thesis also brings method of educating respondents during data acquisition. KEYWORDS adults, couple guide dog and his owner, guide dog, passers-by, compensation aid, young adults, blind, seniors, the public.
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Interiér pro nevidomé
Kosinová, Jitka
In the first part, this bachelor thesis deals with visually impaired people, their division into classes and orientation in space, from which the design of products comes out. This topic was chosen due to the constantly increasing interest of the public in supporting disabled and disadvantaged people. In the second part, reader will find the design of the cabinet, created especially for the blind, based on the amount of informations, collected in research. Furthermore complete interior design, for a family, taking care of a blind elder. Keywords: visual impairment, weak, blindness, Braille, independent movement, orientation in space, mobility aids.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
TLAPOVÁ, Jitka
This paper examines the importance of communication for people with visual impairments. Communication is a basic human needs and information is its tool, whose shortage may occur when eyesight is damaged or lost. The beginning of the paper introduces the basic concepts associated with visual impairment and it also presents a historical overview of the issue. The importance of communication intertwines through the following chapters, based on a general description of communication but also its division into non-verbal and verbal communication that is divided into spoken, written and computer-aided communication, with a focus on speech input and output, and other forms of communication. The paper also describes the functions of communication and communication in various fields such as in teaching and working processes, in health care, but also in communication with a social worker. The theoretical part is concluded with a brief mention of communication of people with hearing and speech impediments. The objective of the practical part is to map the views of visually impaired people on the importance of communication in their lives, while finding the most common ways of mediated communication not only in people with visual impairments but also in those without visual impairment. For this purpose, a research, which is further evaluated and discussed in the following chapters, was created. Seven case studies of people with visual impairments, focusing on the history of their visual impairment and on communication, were also elaborated in detail. This paper can be used in TyphloCentres and this paper may also serve to a wide professional public who encounter visual-impaired people during their work.
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Typhlopaedic practice and its influence on leisure time activities in persons with impaired vision
TLAPOVÁ, Jitka
My thesis gives a brief insight both into the history and the present-day approach to people with impaired vision (diminished eyesight). I describe troubles caused by the vision impairment, the Early Care Center, possibilities of verbal and nonverbal communication of visually impaired persons with other people, guidance and reading services and some low vision aids, including guide dogs. The thesis focuses on visually impaired persons´ leisure time spending. I am concerned mainly about sport and cultural activities of persons with impaired vision. Specific kinds of sports suitable for these persons are presented in this study. I also mention the experience of intuitive drawing and the possibility to employ this activity in persons´ with impaired vision leisure time spending. This activity proved to work well in the primary school and kindergarten for visually disadvantaged (impaired) children in Plzeň. I also deal with computer usage as a leisure time activity. The objective of my thesis was to compare persons´ with impaired vision and persons´ with no visual impairment opinions on the life of persons´ with impaired vision. The data collected by the questionnaire method were analyzed and discussed. The conclusions of my thesis could be used as information resource for TyphloCenters to provide education on the need of a regardful approach to persons with impaired vision.
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