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Comparison of mood changes during physical activity in four different environments
Valda, Antonín ; Bačáková, Radka (advisor) ; Baláš, Jiří (referee)
Title: Comparison of mood changes during physical activity in four different environments Aims: Using a questionnaire survey and the use of the Stroop test to induce cognitive stress during measurement, the aim of this study is to identify and analyse changes in mood during physical activity in four different environments. Methods: The work was based on a comparative analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaire survey. The Profile of mood states questionnaire was filled in by the probands during one measurement a total of 4 times, before the Stroop test, immediately after it, after 20minutes of walking and after 40 minutes of walking. Data collection took place in February and March 2024 and 6 respondents, respectively students of the Faculty of Physical Education andSport of Charles University, aged 21 to 25 years, participated in the research. Results: The study shows that natural environments such as forests and watercourses have a positive effect on psychological well-being, reducing negative moods, improving cognitive function and increasing vitality. In contrast, urban environments and laboratory conditions canlead to increased fatigue and decreased mental vitality. Conclusion: The study confirms the significant positive effects of natural environments on mental well-being and...
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Heart rate variability during walking in the forest and laboratory
Fantová, Michaela ; Baláš, Jiří (advisor) ; Hráský, Pavel (referee)
Title: Heart rate variability during walking in a forest environment and in a laboratory. Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the variability of heart rate during walking in a forest and laboratory environment. Methods: In this study, heart rate was monitored using the Garmin HRM Dual chest strap during a 40minute walk in both natural and laboratory environments. The data were processed using Kubios software, enabling detailed analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). The research included HRV indicators such as RMSSD, SNS, and PNS indices, SD1 and SD2 indices, and a stress index, providing information on sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity and overall stress levels. This methodology allows for the assessment of organism responses to various stimuli and stressful situations. Results: The average values were as follows: heart rate was 92.5 bpm in the forest and 79 bpm in the laboratory; RMSSD was 21.5 ms in the forest and 34 ms in the laboratory; SD1 was 29 % in the forest and 30 % in the laboratory; SD2 was 71 % in both environments; the stress index was 16.5 in the forest and 10 in the laboratory; the PNS index was -1.835 in the forest and -0.95 in the laboratory; the SNS index was 2.63 in the forest and 0.965 in the laboratory. Conclusion: Sympathetic nervous...
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Studying Changes in Mental Health among University Students Throughout an Academic Year in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Skácelíková, Eva ; Chytilová, Julie (advisor) ; Votápková, Jana (referee)
This thesis studies changes in mental health among university students throughout an academic year. Understanding mental health fluctuations and identifying periods of higher prevalence of mental health problems is essential for providing support and implementing prevention programs. The topic of the thesis is also motivated by a great burden mental problems pose both for the individual and society as a whole. We analyzed longitudinal data collected online during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the period from March 2020 to October 2022 and containing 45 waves of data collection. The dataset is representative of the Czech population. We worked with a sample of 162 students and 200 non-students aged 19 to 26. To estimate mental health, we focused on depression and anxiety symptoms, perceived stress, and happiness. Random effect models were used for the analysis. Findings showed that students report poorer mental health than non-students and women experience poorer mental health than men. Our results imply that mental health fluctuates throughout an academic year and that we may observe different effects for women and men. Baseline period for comparing the results is an academic semester. For students, depression and anxiety symptoms increase for women and decrease for men during the exam period....
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Dietary measures in irritable bowel syndrome
Leschinger, Alena ; Maruna, Pavel (advisor) ; Živný, Jan (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on dietary measures for irritable bowel syndrome. The aim of the work was to find out the eating habits of patients with this disease and to evaluate whether they follow the dietary measures recommended for this disease, to find out what the nature of the difficulties are and when the symptoms appear, and whether the patients are sufficiently educated about dietary measures. This work is based on the hypothesis that patients do not eat according to the dietary measures that are recommended for this disease, and therefore the symptoms occur more often. The research was conducted using a questionnaire survey. Patients were asked about the most common manifestations of this disease, the frequency of symptoms, their eating habits, experiences with diets, and also about the level of awareness regarding dietary measures. A total of 32 questionnaires were evaluated. The results of the research show that the majority of patients do not eat according to dietary measures. The consequence is their low awareness of dietary procedures. For most patients, symptoms occur every day or several times a week. Although patients have purposefully reduced certain foods known to cause symptoms, the frequency of symptoms is still high. Key words: irritable bowel syndrome, microbiome, dietary...
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Spirituality of Nurses in Relation to the Issue of Dying and Death
Svobodová, Eliška ; Motl, Jiří (advisor) ; Vojtíšek, Zdeněk (referee)
1 Abstract This study focuses on exploring the experiences of nurses in relation to the dying and deceased patients, particularly examining how their personal spirituality influences these experiences. The theoretical part elucidates concepts such as dying, death, and spirituality. It also delves into palliative care, its principles, and history, as well as discussing the nursing profession. The psychological aspects associated with the dying and death of patients are also addressed in this section. The final part of the theoretical section focuses on selected research studies related to the topic. The aim of the empirical part is to analyze the experiences and attitudes that nurses adopt in caring for the dying and deceased bodies. Another objective is to examine how nurses cope with the dying and death of patients and how their personal spirituality influences this process. The main method used in this work is the interpretative phenomenological method, and data collection is conducted through semi-structured interviews. A questionnaire survey is also employed for a broader perspective. The results provide insights into various perspectives of nurses on dying and death in relation to their personal spirituality. The research revealed that the experience of the death and dying of patients is influenced by...
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Stress and burnout syndrome of nurses in pediatric inpatient wards
Rážová, Hana ; Javůrková, Alena (advisor) ; Průšová, Kateřina (referee)
Bachelor thesis called "Stress and burnout syndrom of nurses in pediatric inpatient wards" deals with the issue of stressful environment in healthcare, which contributes to the emergence of burnout syndrome. The main goal is to bring to concise overview about stress load and burnout syndrome of nurses working in pediatric inpatient wards and to analyze their access to this issue. Theoretical part of thesis give the reader brief definitions. They are describing informations about stress, self-compassion and for a last, burnout syndrome. All these phenomens are intepreted to nurses work and the way they are influnces their work in healthcare. In empiric part of thesis is brief description of thesis's methodic and results of own research. The method of research is four-parted standardized questionaire, which includes anamnestic questionare, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). This questionare was distribude in Facult hospital in Motol on pediatric inpatient wards. Research includes 107 correctly filled questionaries. From results emerges that 63, 55 % respondents from total file suffers from rate of stress called "Mild stress". The level of self-compassion that most respondents have towards themselves (62, 62 %) is labeled "Medium level"....
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Psychosomatics and its role in chronic back pain
Horáková, Zuzana ; Novotná, Klára (advisor) ; Šebková, Natálie (referee)
BAKALÁŘSKÉ PRÁCE V AJ Name, surname: Zuzana Horáková Supervisor: Mgr. et Mgr. et Mgr. Klára Novotná, Ph.D. Title: Psychosomatics and its role in chronic back pain Abstract: This bachelor thesis focuses on exploring the connection between psychosomatics and chronic back pain. The thesis is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. The theoretical part of the thesis provides a comprehensive summary of information on psychosomatics, including its concept, boundaries, and role within medicine. It also explains the different types of pain, their assessment, and individuality in perception. The issue of stress, including its origin, nature, and effects on human functioning, is also discussed. Additionally, the thesis examines the psychosomatic approach and its key aspects. The practical part of the thesis involves a research that determines the prevalence of risky psychosocial factors in patients with long-term chronic back pain attending physiotherapy. It also includes a case report of a patient with chronic back pain in the cervical spine who was identified as being at risk for psychosocial factors. The results of the thesis include an evaluation of the impact of physiotherapy intervention on psychosomatic back pain through the numerical pain scale and a short form of the McGill University...
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The effect of a child's hospitalisation on the whole family
Lejnarová, Andrea ; Průšová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Nikodemová, Hana (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the hospitalization of a child and all the factors that affect other family members in connection with the child's admission to a medical facility. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the child, the perception of illness, the impact of hospitalization on the child, as well as on the family, siblings and cooperation with medical staff. The empirical part is based on a quantitative research investigation and analysis of the data collected. The aim of the empirical part was to find out whether the child's hospitalization affects the family, family life and siblings. A quantitative research method was used using a non-standardized questionnaire of own design, which was intended for parents of children hospitalized in pre- selected wards of Motol University Hospital. 123 completed questionnaires were included in the actual survey. The reserch results of the survey show that parents of hospitalized children do not have sufficient support from the medical staff. The greatest support is provided by the family, which also provides help in the home and with other children. In conclusion, after evaluating the data collected, I believe it is important and could be beneficial to explore this issue in more detail. The results of the investigation will be forwarded to the...
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