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Charakterystyka wiedzy mieszkańców Małopolski na temat zawodu terapeuty zajęciowego

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Żmudzińska U., Bac A.

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2018

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vol. 31

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issue 4

35-44

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Introduction A contemporary model of occupational therapy differs from the previous model which was common in Poland in previous years. Therefore, the opinions of the society concerning the profession of an occupational therapist are constantly changing. Material and methods The research included 244 inhabitants of Lesser Poland aged between 25 and 65 employed in various professions. A questionnaire regarding occupational therapy and the profession and competences of occupational therapists was applied in the study. Results The presented results show that the job of an occupational therapist is perceived as a needed profession both by individuals who underwent such therapy and those who did not use such services. Responses regarding competences and activities in the profession of an occupational therapist revealed differences in the opinions of the study participants. Conclusions Taking into account only competences and activities of an occupational therapist, associations of the study participants reflected the knowledge of the model of therapy that existed before and was mainly devoted to occupational therapy workshops. The respondents would trust an occupational therapist both in adapting the house to their needs and in performing exercises connected with activities of daily living

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Portfolio as a method of documenting the development of professional competences on the example of occupational therapy

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Janus E., Bac A.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

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2020

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vol. 11

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issue 2

3-7

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Documenting the development of professional competences nowadays seems to be a challenge. How to do it? Are there any tools that help you collect and systematize evidence of your own professional development? Employees nowadays often ask themselves these questions. Keeping a portfolio may be the answer to this search for a way to collect information about your professional progress. The purpose of this article is to characterize the method of documenting the development of competences which is the portfolio. Portfolio is a tool that stimulates reflection on the current and desired level of competence as well as facilitates planning of professional development. The idea, essential for keeping a portfolio, is primarily supporting reflective learning through the analysis of knowledge and experience acquired by an individual. This tool also allows you to show the development of a person, especially their professional development and the positioning of its individual elements on a timeline. The recommended starting point for conducting it should be the education preparing for professional work. A portfolio may be kept in a traditional hard copy form i.e. a specific “photo album” or due to the progressive development of computer techniques – in an electronic form, as an e-portfolio. Keeping a portfolio allows not only to collect and systematize data in the area of professional activity of a person – it also facilitates their potential recipients (e.g. employers) to quickly find out what competences a given person possesses. In order to better illustrate the contents presented in this article, the characteristics of the portfolio have been prepared by referring to the specifics of the profession of the occupational therapist emphasizing that the implementation of systematic and thorough professional self-assessment is extremely important especially in the context of the occupational therapist’s responsibility for the quality and reliability of actions taken towards the recipients of occupational therapy.

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Dokumentowanie rozwoju kompetencji zawodowych w dzisiejszych czasach wydaje się być wyzwaniem. W jaki sposób tego dokonać? Czy istnieją narzędzia, które ułatwiają zbieranie i systematyzację dowodów dotyczących własnego rozwoju zawodowego? Pytania te nierzadko stawiają sobie współcześni pracownicy. Odpowiedzią na te poszukiwania sposobu zbierania informacji o swoim progresie zawodowym, może być prowadzenie portfolio. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest scharakteryzowanie metody dokumentowania rozwoju kompetencji jaką stanowi portfolio. Portfolio to narzędzie pobudzające do refleksji dotyczącej aktualnego i pożądanego poziomu kompetencji oraz ułatwiające planowanie rozwoju zawodowego. Ideą, istotną dla prowadzenia portfolio jest przede wszystkim wspieranie refleksyjnego uczenia się poprzez analizę zdobywanej przez jednostkę wiedzy i doświadczeń. Narzędzie to umożliwia także pokazanie rozwoju osoby, szczególnie jej rozwoju zawodowego i umiejscowienie jego poszczególnych elementów na osi czasu. Portfolio może być prowadzone w formie tradycyjnej, czyli papierowej przyjmując formę specyficznego ,,albumu”, jak również, odpowiadając postępującemu rozwojowi technik komputerowych – w formie elektronicznej, jako e-portfolio. Prowadzenie portfolio pozwala nie tylko na gromadzenie i systematyzację danych dotyczących obszaru funkcjonowania zawodowego danej osoby – ułatwia także jego potencjalnym odbiorcom (np. pracodawcom) szybkie rozeznanie jakie kompetencje dana osoba posiada. W niniejszym artykule dla lepszego zobrazowania przedstawionych treści charakterystykę portfolio sporządzono odnosząc się do specyfiki zawodu terapeuty zajęciowego podkreślając, że realizowanie systematycznej i wnikliwej samooceny zawodowej, jest niezwykle istotne szczególnie w kontekście odpowiedzialności terapeuty zajęciowego za jakość i rzetelność działań podejmowanych wobec odbiorców terapii zajęciowej.

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The evaluation of the effectiveness of the Functional Movement System concept in improving physical performance and reducing the pain of the Flying Personnel of the Polish Armed Forces

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Stanek A., Berwecki A., Bac A., Ridan T.

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2019

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vol. 33

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issue 1

35-42

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Introduction Physical performance is considered to be one of the factors which determine the quality of the services provided by the Flying Personnel as their job requires a strong psycho-physical effort. The aim of the study was to evaluate the application of the Functional Movement System concept in improving physical performance and reducing pain. Material and methods The research was carried out on a group of 120 randomly selected representatives of the Flying Personnel of the Polish Armed Forces aged 25 to 52. They were divided into 2 groups: a study group (60 persons) and a control group (60 persons). The research was based on the FMS concept and it was carried out at the beginning and at the end of the 3-weeks-long training camp at the Military Training and Conditioning Center in Zakopane. In addition to the standard training program, the study group performed some extra physical exercises based on the FMS concept. Results The results showed a statistically significant difference between the first and the second test only in the study group. The result increased by an average of 2 points. The pain decreased significantly only in the study group. The confidence interval for the mean number of points in the second measurement was P (15.5 < m < 16.5) = 0.95 and P (14.5 < m < 15.5) = 0.95 in the control group. Conclusions An additional functional training including the elements of the FMS concept, which was provided to the study group, improved functional skills and reduced pain.

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The evaluation of foot arch and the distribution of foot-to-ground contact forces in young football players as well as their impact on the occurrence of injuries

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Szeliga E., Bac A., Kaczor S.

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2019

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vol. 33

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issue 4

13-18

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Introduction The foot is an important element of the human motor system. It is a single mechanism of propulsion and amortisation. Sports people, football players in particular, are especially prone to limb loading. In this discipline, the first contact with the sport as well as training begin at a very young age. In order to prevent traumas and injuries among young players, it is important to assess their foot arch. Material and methods A group of 30 players aged 13-18 who played football at the Progres Sports Academy in Cracow and at the lower- and upper-secondary schools in Cracow under the patronage of Marcin Gortat were tested. The tests involved the podoscopic evaluation of both feet, the test of both feet on a tensometric mat and a survey. To assess the longitudinal foot arch, Clarke’s angle was applied in the authors’ own tests. The transverse arch was evaluated using the Wejsflog index. Results For the overwhelming majority of the persons tested, the most common type of longitudinal arch was flat foot. Only a scant minority had a tendency towards hollow foot. The most common injuries among the examined footballers included muscle pulling and tearing as well as sprains and overloading. Most players suffered injuries of thigh muscles, knee joints, tarsal joints and feet. Conclusions It was confirmed that there was a significant correlation between the intensity of training and the frequency of injuries.

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Professional burnout in occupational therapists.

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Janus E., Gawałkiewicz P., Bac A.

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2018

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vol. 32

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issue 2

49-56

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Introduction Professional burnout is a phenomenon which may be generally defined as feeling tired of work, the lack of commitment to work, frustration and adopting a particular attitude to individuals who one is professionally related to. This phenomenon often concerns representatives of certain professions, including medical professions such as occupational therapists. The aim of the study was to find out what factors affect the level of professional burnout among occupational therapists. Material and methods The study was carried out in Poland. It included 97 professionally active occupational therapists. In the study, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was employed. Such independent variables as work experience, gender and place of employment were analysed. Results Occupational therapists under investigation manifested symptoms typical of professional burnout. From among the three subscales of MBI, the highest level was observed in the emotional exhaustion subscale. There exists a statistical correlation between work experience and one subscale of professional burnout. No statistically significant correlations were noted between professional burnout and place of employment as well as between gender and the level of professional burnout. Conclusions Over a half of the occupational therapists under investigation experienced a high level of emotional exhaustion, while in 30% of them, exhaustion was at a medium level. Simultaneously, a significantly low level of depersonalisation was revealed. The majority of the respondents manifested a high level of personal accomplishment.

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Accessibility of gynaecology consultation rooms in Poland for individuals using wheelchairs in the opinion of women with physical disability

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Cichoń M., Aleksander-Szymanowicz P., Bac A.

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2020

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vol. 34

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issue 1

25-31

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Introduction Little is known about the quality of adaptations of medical facilities that enable access to comprehensive gynaecological care for women with motor disability. The purpose of the study was to gather opinions of women using wheelchairs on the subject concerning the degree of adaptation of gynaecological offices for their needs. Material and methods The study group included 120 women with motor disability, moving with use of a wheelchair. The most common causes of disability of the studied women were: spinal cord injury (31.7%) and cerebral palsy (29.2%). The study was conducted with use of an original survey questionnaire consisting of 20 questions on the subject matter and 6 questions about respondent’s particulars. Results The study has shown that 20% of women have never visited a gynaecologist and 66.7% of them indicated a difficulty to find an appropriately adapted doctor’s office to be the cause of this situation. In a 0–5 scale, the women who had gynaecological visits most commonly rated the adjustment of gynaecology consultation rooms in their places of residence as 0 (40% of women). 75% of women answered that accessibility of the gynaecology consultation rooms affects the frequency of their visits at a gynaecologist. Conclusions Based on the studied group of women, difficult access to gynaecology consultation rooms adapted to the needs of women on wheelchairs was found. Modification of the environment by removal of the most common barriers and creation of an accessible environment is important for appropriate gynaecological prophylaxis in women using wheelchairs.

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Spinal pain syndromes among video game players

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Korpak K., Bac A., Ścisłowska-Czarnecka A.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

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2020

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vol. 11

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issue 2

15-20

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Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was to assess the occurrence of spinal pain syndromes among video game players. Material and methods: 550 persons took part in the survey, including 494 (89.8%) men and 56 (10.2%) women playing video games. The study was conducted using an online questionnaire created using Google Forms. The questionnaire contained 27 questions, including questions about time spent in sitting position, occurrence of spinal pain, ways of dealing with pain and knowledge of the principles of spinal pain prophylaxis. Results: 70% of respondents play on the computer seven days a week, about 3-4 hours a day. Half of the surveyed players devoted one to two hours a day to physical exercise, one third of the study subjects less than an hour, while every third video game player performed physical activity 3-4 times a week. When pain comes, almost 70% of respondents wait for it to subside, every fourth person treats themselves and the rest seeks help of a doctor or physiotherapist. Conclusions: There was no correlation between the number of years spent on playing video games and the occurrence of spinal pain as well as between the daily number of hours spent on playing video games and the occurrence of spinal pain.

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Cel pracy: Celem niniejszej pracy była ocena występowania zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa u graczy komputerowych. Materiał i metody: W przeprowadzonym badaniu ankietowym wzięło udział 550 osób w tym 494 (89,8%) mężczyzn i 56 (10,2%) kobiet grających w gry komputerowe. Badania przeprowadzono za pomocą internetowego kwestionariusza ankiety stworzonego z wykorzystaniem Formularzy Google. Ankieta zawierała 27 pytań, wśród których znalazły się m.in. pytania o czas spędzany w pozycji siedzącej, występowanie dolegliwości bólowych kręgosłupa, sposoby radzenia sobie z bólem oraz o znajomość zasad profilaktyki bólów kręgosłupa. Wyniki: Pawie 70% badanych gra na komputerze siedem dni w tygodniu, około 3-4 godzin dziennie. Połowa badanych graczy poświęcała wysiłkowi fizycznemu od jednej do dwóch godzin dziennie, jedna trzecia badanych mniej niż godzinę natomiast co trzeci gracz komputerowy uprawiał aktywność fizyczną 3-4 razy w tygodniu. W przypadku wystąpienia bólu prawie 70% ankietowanych czeka aż ból sam ustąpi, co czwarta osoba leczy się sama a pozostałe osoby korzystają z pomocy lekarza lub fizjoterapeuty. Wnioski: Nie wykazano zależności między stażem grania w gry komputerowe, a występowaniem dolegliwości bólowych kręgosłupa a także między dzienną liczbą godzin poświęcanych na granie w gry komputerowe, a występowaniem dolegliwości bólowych kręgosłupa.

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The influence of nutrition on the percentage of fat tissue among students of University of Physical Education in Krakow

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Madejski P., Bac A., Madejski R.

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issue 3

36-41

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Wstęp: Prawidłowe żywienie jest jednym z najważniejszych czynników środowiskowych, wpływających na rozwój człowieka i utrzymanie przez niego dobrego stanu zdrowia. Polega ono na całkowitym pokryciu zapotrzebowania organizmu na energię i wszystkie niezbędne składniki pokarmowe. Materiał i metody: Badania przeprowadzono w 2014 roku. Wzięło w nich udział 93 studentów (w tym 48 kobiet i 45 mężczyzn) II roku Fizjoterapii i Wychowania Fizycznego Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie. Średnia wieku uczestników badań wyniosła 21 lat. Do określenia wartości wskaźnika BMI oraz obliczenia procentowej zawartości tkanki tłuszczowej w organizmie zastosowano wagę Tanita. Wyniki: Wyniki badań dotyczące odżywiania wykazały, że respondenci prezentują przeciętny i dobry sposób odżywiania. U większości badanych (73,1%) procentowa zawartość tkanki tłuszczowej była w normie. Badając zależności między sposobem odżywiania a procentem otłuszczenia stwierdzono, że kobiety, które dobrze się odżywiały, w 50% miały niski FAT%. Tylko u 13,7% mężczyzn reprezentujących przeciętny przedział sposobu dożywiania odnotowano wysoki procent tkanki tłuszczowej. U większości badanych (79,6%) poziom wskaźnika BMI mieścił się w normie. Nadwaga występowała częściej u mężczyzn niż kobiet, a niedowaga odwrotnie. Wnioski: Większość badanych studentów odżywia się na przeciętnym poziomie. Sposób odżywiania miał istotny wpływ na otłuszczenie ciała wyłącznie u kobiet. Poziom wskaźnika BMI u większości badanych był w normie.

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Introduction: Adequate nutrition is one of the most important environmental factors that have an influence on human development and maintaining good health condition. It consists in meeting the demand of an organism for energy and all the necessary nutrients completely. Material and methods: The survey was conducted in 2014. It covered 93 second year Physiotherapy and Physical Education students (48 females and 45 males) in Bronisław Czech University of Physical Education in Kraków. The average age of the surveyed students was 21. The Tanita scales were applied to define the value of BMI and to calculate the percentage of fat tissue in the organism. Results: The research results have revealed that the respondents represent an average and good manner of nutrition. The majority of the subjects (73.1%) had a normal percentage of fat tissue. While examining the relations between the way of nutrition and fat percentage, it was found that 50% of females who fed themselves well had a low FAT%. Only 13.7% of males representing an average interval of nutrition manner were found to have a high percentage of fat tissue. Among the majority of the respondents (79.6%) the BMI level was within the norm. Overweight was more frequent among males than females, whereas underweight vice versa.Conclusions: The majority of the surveyed students feed themselves in an average manner. The manner of nutrition had a significant influence on body fat only among females. The majority of respondents’ BMI level was within the norm.

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Ocena stanu funkcjonalnego pacjentów po zabiegu alloplastyki całkowitej stawu kolanowego

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Matla J., Grodzka K., Bac A., Gądek A., Sorysz T.

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2017

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vol. 31

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issue 2

17-27

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Introduction In the society of the 21st century, osteoarthritis is considered one of the primary causes of the occurrence of pain and disability. Arthroplasty is the treatment of choice for advanced degenerative changes. The aim of the study was to carry out a functional assessment of patients at early stages of rehabilitation after total knee replacement. Material and methods The research material included 35 individuals qualified for the total knee replacement. The group consisted of 26 females with an average age of 68.6 ± 7.0 and 9 males with an average age of 70.8 ± 9.1. To assess their functional status, the following tools were used: 100-point Lysholm-Gillquist scale, the VAS scale, the Timed Up and Go test, the Lovett scale and the range of motion measurement made with a goniometer. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results The research revealed statistically significant differences in the measurements of active and passive ranges of flexion and active extension in the knee joint, knee flexors and extensors muscle strength, the VAS scale and the 100-point Lysholm-Gillquist scale. Conclusions 1 After applying the treatment in the form of a total knee replacement, the functional state of the patients improved at early stages of rehabilitation. 2 The study proved the effectiveness of treating advanced degenerative changes through total knee replacement and the patients’ functional improvement at early stages of rehabilitation.

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Wstęp W społeczeństwie XXI wieku za jedną z podstawowych przyczyn występowania bólu oraz niepełnosprawności uważa się chorobę zwyrodnieniową stawów. Leczeniem z wyboru zaawansowanych zmian zwyrodnieniowych jest endoprotezoplastyka. Celem pracy była ocena stanu funkcjonalnego pacjentów we wczesnym okresie usprawniania po zabiegu alloplastyki całkowitej stawu kolanowego. Materiał i metody Materiał badawczy stanowiła grupa 35 osób zakwalifikowanych do zabiegu alloplastyki całkowitej stawu kolanowego. W grupie tej znajdowało się 26 kobiet o średniej wieku 68.6±7.0 oraz 9 mężczyzn o średniej wieku 70.8±9.1. Do oceny stanu funkcjonalnego użyto 100–punktowej skali Lysholma–Gillquista, skali VAS, testu Timed Up and Go, skali Lovetta, oraz pomiaru zakresu ruchomości stawu kolanowego za pomocą goniometru. Za poziom istotności przyjęto wartość p<0,05. Wyniki Przeprowadzone badania własne wykazały istotne statystycznie różnice dla pomiarów czynnego i biernego zakresu ruchu zgięcia oraz czynnego ruchu wyprostu w stawie kolanowym, siły mięśni prostowników oraz zginaczy stawu kolanowego, skali VAS oraz 100–punktowej skali Lysholma–Gillquista. Wnioski 1. Po zastosowaniu leczenia w postaci alloplastyki całkowitej stawu kolanowego we wczesnym okresie usprawniania stan funkcjonalny pacjentów uległ poprawie. 2. Przeprowadzone badania świadczą o skuteczności leczenia zaawansowanych zmian zwyrodnieniowych poprzez zabieg alloplastyki całkowitej stawu kolanowego i poprawę funkcji pacjenta już we wczesnym okresie usprawniania.

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Selected therapeutic methods affecting the health and quality of life of chronically dermatologically ill people

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Ścisłowska-Czarnecka A., Matuła A., Bac A., Lizak A., Wilk M.

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The skin is one of the first organs that manifest disorders of homeostasis occurring in the body. Chronic diseases that manifest themselves as skin problems are often associated with severe stress and the accompanying anxiety, uncertainty and pain, which consequently reduce the quality of patients’ lives. Both stress and dermatoses trigger a cycle of neurohormonal reactions in the body that affects the functioning of the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. The data presented in this article indicate a relationship between stress, the functioning of the immune system and the quality of life of patients with chronic dermatological diseases. The article stresses the necessity of a holistic approach to skin problems in cosmetology, which is a very important element of its care and can decrease stress. Therefore, we believe that care and beauty treatments in combination with aromatherapy and music therapy can complement classical therapy. By reducing stress levels and improving the patient’s health, they can increase the quality of life.

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Występowanie dolegliwości bólowych dolnego odcinka kręgosłupa i nawyków ruchowych u osób prowadzących siedzący tryb życia

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Kaczor S., Bac A., Brewczyńska P., Woźniacka R., Golec E.

Advances in Rehabilitation

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2011

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vol. 25

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issue 3

19-28

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Currently, low back pain is a major health social and economic problem. The aim of this study was assessment of low back pain and habits of movement in individuals leading a sedentary lifestyle, due to the nature of their work. The study was conducted from November 2010 to February 2011. Research material consisted of two groups of people: 57 office workers (including 40 women and 17 men) and 43 bus drivers and taxi drivers (men only). In the first group age ranged from 21 to 60 years, and the second between 21 and 63 years. Research tool was the author’s own questionnaire consists of four parts. The first and second part contained questions about personal data and information about the job. In the third part respondents were asked about any pain in the lower spine, while in the fourth part we asked about movement of habits, knowledge of prevention and ways of spending free time. The results indicate frequent occurrence of low back pain among drivers (62,8%). This problem also often applies to people with high abnormal BMI (25 and above). More irregularities in posture appeared in the group of office workers than among drivers.

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Effect of shock wave therapy on pain and daily functioning in patients with heel spurs

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Aleksander-Szymanowicz P., Oleś I., Filar-Mierzwa K., Grapa J., Bac A.

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Introduction: One of the more common foot dysfunctions is a heel spur, which is a bony growth on the base of the heel bone. It is accompanied by pain. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy becomes an increasingly common, effective and non-invasive method of the heel spur treatment. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of shock wave therapy on pain and daily functioning in patients with the heel spurs.Material and method: The study group consisted of 73 people with diagnosed the heel spurs and suffering from pain associated with this condition. Each participant underwent a series of 5 shock wave treatments with 7-day intervals. The treatments were conducted using an apparatus: BTL-5000 SWT POWER + HIGH INTENSITY LASER 12. This author’s questionnaire and a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain were also used in this research.Results: After applying the therapy, it was observed that there is a statistically significant decrease in the intensity of pain experienced by patients during the day (from 5.28±1.46 to 1.1±1.03) and at night (from 1.65±1.84 to 0.17±0.58). The statistical analysis also showed a significant decrease in the frequency of pain during the day and at night after applying shock wave. Before the therapy, the majority of patients indicated, that pain affected their professional activity rarely, often or very often. However, after the therapy, the majority of participants felt that pain does not affect their work. Similar results were obtained in relation to the question regarding the influence of pain on the performance of daily activities.Conclusions: Shock wave treatments had the effect of reducing both the frequency and severity of pain. The treatments also reduced the negative impact of pain on professional and daily activities in the participants.

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Wstęp: Jedną z częściej pojawiających się w obrębie stóp dysfunkcji jest ostroga piętowa, będąca naroślą kostną na podstawie kości piętowej, której występowanie związane jest z dolegliwościami bólowymi. Coraz bardziej powszechną, skuteczną i nieinwazyjną metodą leczenia ostrogi piętowej jest pozaustrojowa fala uderzeniowa. Zatem celem pracy była ocena wpływu zabiegów fali uderzeniowej na ból i codzienne funkcjonowanie pacjentów z ostrogą piętową.Materiał i metoda: Grupę badaną stanowiły 73 osoby ze zdiagnozowaną ostrogą piętową oraz dolegliwościami bólowymi związanymi z tym schorzeniem. U każdego z badanych przeprowadzono serię 5 zabiegów fali uderzeniowej z zachowaniem 7 dniowych odstępów. Zabiegi wykonano za pomocą aparatu BTL-5000 SWT POWER + HIGH INTENSITY LASER 12. W badaniach wykorzystano również autorski kwestionariusz ankiety i skalę oceny nasilenia dolegliwości bólowych NRS.Wyniki: Po zastosowaniu terapii zaobserwowano istotne statystycznie zmniejszenie natężenia bólu odczuwanego przez pacjentów w ciągu dnia (z 5,28 ±1,46 na 1,1 ±1,03) i nocy (z 1,65 ±1,84 na 0,17 ±0,58). Analiza statystyczna wykazała również istotne zmniejszenie się częstotliwości pojawiania się bólu po zastosowaniu fali uderzeniowej w dzień i w nocy. Przed terapią najwięcej pacjentów wskazywało, iż ból wpływa na ich prace zawodową rzadko, często lub bardzo często, natomiast po terapii zdecydowana większość osób uznała, iż ból nigdy nie ma wpływu na ich pracę. Podobne wyniki otrzymano w pytaniu dotyczącym wpływu dolegliwości bólowych na wykonywanie czynności dnia codziennego.Wnioski: Zabiegi falą uderzeniową miały wpływ na zmniejszenie zarówno częstotliwości jak i nasilenia występowania dolegliwości bólowych. Zabiegi obniżyły również negatywny wpływ bólu na pracę zawodową i wykonywanie czynności dnia codziennego u badanych osób.

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The role of an occupational therapist in working with people with MS in the opinion of patients

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Aleksander-Szymanowicz P., Paś M., Filar-Mierzwa K., Grapa J., Bac A.

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Introduction: A person suffering from multiple sclerosis needs the care of numerous specialists, starting with the care of a doctor and a physiotherapist, and ending with an occupational therapist. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to assess the role of an occupational therapist in working with people with MS in the opinion of patients. Material and methods: 108 persons with multiple sclerosis aged 24 to 71 (average age 41.8 ±11.1) participated in the study. The research tool was the author's questionnaire consisting of 28 questions regarding the disease and the cooperation with an occupational therapist. The results were developed using descriptive statistics, which included the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, minimum value and maximum value. For statistical analysis, the R software was used, and all analyses were performed with the Chi-squared test and the Fisher's exact test with the Monte Carlo simulation method. Results and conclusions: During the exacerbation of the disease, the respondents had the greatest difficulty in getting dressed and getting out of bed or chair. The least problematic issue for the respondents was the continuation of their favourite activities, hobbies. Among the respondents, most of persons who regularly attended rehabilitation cooperated with an occupational therapist. Most of the respondents participated in occupational therapy held in a rehabilitation centre and indicated modifications of daily performed activities as a therapeutic intervention. In the group under study, most persons would like to cooperate with an occupational therapist individually at home. Among these persons, most would expect to develop alternative methods of performing important but difficult activities and to introduce auxiliary equipment during the exacerbation of the disease.

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Wprowadzenie: Osoba chorująca na stwardnienie rozsiane potrzebuje opieki wielu specjalistów, począwszy od opieki lekarza i fizjoterapeuty, a kończąc na terapeucie zajęciowym. Zatem celem pracy była ocena roli terapeuty zajęciowego w pracy z osobami chorującymi na SM w opinii pacjentów. Materiał i metody: W badaniu wzięło udział 108 osób chorujących na stwardnienie rozsiane w wieku od 24 do 71 lat (średnia wieku 41,8 ±11,1). Narzędziem badawczym był autorski kwestionariusz ankiety składający się z 28 pytań dotyczących choroby oraz współpracy z terapeutą zajęciowym. Wyniki i wnioski: W czasie zaostrzenia choroby badane osoby miały największą trudność z ubieraniem się i wstawianie z łóżka lub krzesła. Najmniej problemów sprawiało respondentom kontynuowanie ulubionych zajęć, hobby. Wśród badanych, większość osób, które regularnie uczęszczały na rehabilitacje współpracowały z terapeutą zajęciowym. Najwięcej badanych brało udział w terapii zajęciowej w ośrodku rehabilitacyjnym i jako interwencje terapeutyczną wskazało modyfikacje czynności codziennych. W badanej grupie najwięcej osób chciałoby podjąć współpracę z terapeutą zajęciowym indywidualnie w domu. Wśród tych osób, większość oczekiwałaby wypracowania alternatywnych metod wykonywania ważnych, ale trudnych czynności oraz wprowadzenia sprzętu pomocniczego w czasie zaostrzenia choroby.

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An assessment of adaptation of Cracow’s cultural institutions to the needs of wheelchair users

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Bac A., Kowal K., Aleksander-Szymanowicz P., Filar-Mierzwa K., Janus E.

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2020

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vol. 34

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13-18

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Introduction Adequate adaptation of establishments to the needs of various groups of users is important both because of users’ physical ability to enter and move around a certain place, and also because it allows these users to participate in social life. It is the competence of occupational therapists to design ergonomic environmental space for various people, including those with motor system dysfunctions. Material and methods The study was conducted in randomly chosen culture and entertainment establishments of Cracow. The studied establishments were art houses, libraries, museums and pubs. The study tool was our own questionnaire for assessment of accessibility of the establishments for wheelchair users. Results We assessed the accessibility of the entrance. In this criterion, museums had the best results, and pubs had poorest results. In changes of the level inside the establishment, libraries and cinemas were best, and museums were poorest. In toilet assessment, museums had best results, and pubs and libraries had poorest results. In most of the establishments, toilets were not accessible for people in wheelchairs. Conclusions The mean level of adaptation of the studied culture and entertainment establishments in Cracow shows that they are only partially accessible. The type of establishment was related to the its accessibility level. Museums proved to have best accessibility, and pubs had the poorest accessibility. The location of the establishments (the district) impacted the architectural barriers.

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Familiarity with occupational therapy among secondary school youths planning to pursue medical studies in Poland

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Bac A., Kulis A., Janus E., Aleksander-Szymanowicz P., Dobrowolski W., Filar-Mierzwa K.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

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2021

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Wstęp: Polska od 17 lat jest członkiem Unii Europejskiej. Jednak społeczny pogląd na terapię zajęciową jest ograniczony i różni się od tego w innych krajach Unii Europejskiej czy na świecie. Celem pracy było określenie znajomości terapii zajęciowej wśród uczniów szkół ponadgimnazjalnych będących przyszłymi kandydatami na wyższe studia medyczne oraz potencjalnymi członkami zespołów interdyscyplinarnych. Materiał i metody: Badaniami objęto 1865 losowo wybranych uczniów szkół średnich (1212 kobiet i 653 mężczyzn). Badanie przeprowadzono za pomocą kwestionariusza zawierającego 18 pytań wielokrotnego wyboru. Wyniki: Większość respondentów przyznała, że zna pojęcia terapia zajęciowa i terapeuta zajęciowy, ale pojęcia te były nieznane 416 osobom. 1414 respondentów wskazało, że ich zdaniem terapeuta zajęciowy może pracować w ośrodkach rehabilitacyjnych. Najwięcej ankietowanych wskazało dzieci z wadami wrodzonymi, takimi jak zespół Downa (1261 osób) w grupach osób, z którymi może pracować terapeuta zajęciowy. Wnioski: Przedstawione wyniki wskazują na stosunkowo niski poziom wiedzy badanych na temat terapii zajęciowej, co odzwierciedla ogólną sytuację zawodu w Polsce.

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Introduction: Poland has been a member of the European Union for 17 years; however, the societal view of occupational therapy is limited and different from that in the other countries of the European Union or the world. The aim of the study was to determine the familiarity with occupational therapy among secondary school students who are the future candidates for higher medical studies and potential members of interdisciplinary teams.Material and methods: The study encompassed 1865 randomly selected secondary school students (1212 women and 653 men). The research was conducted with the use of a questionnaire with 18 multiple choice questions. Results: The majority of the respondents admitted that they were familiar with terms occupational therapy and occupational therapist but the terms were unknown to 416 persons. 1414 respondents indicated that in their opinion occupational therapist can work in rehabilitation centres. The highest number of the respondents indicated children with inborn defects, such as Down syndrome (1261 persons) in the groups of people that an occupational therapist may work with.Conclusions: The presented results indicate a relatively low level of knowledge of the respondents about occupational therapy, which reflects the overall situation of the profession in Poland.

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