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Diploma thesis describes importance of balneology in Slovakia. Thesis contains importance and role of balneology in tourism, czechoslovakia history of balneology in the period 1918 - 1993, contemporary situation and trends of balneology in Slovakia and comparison of Czech and Slovak balneology. There is a hypothesis of similar balneology history of the Czech Republic and Slovakia as a result of their similar political history and there is a hypothesis of different nature curative resources.

Orientador: Roberto Benedito de Paiva e Silva / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-26T05:23:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dahdal_AndreiaBenati_M.pdf: 819963 bytes, checksum: e8d78dc0c16b56df7e5fb7422a23f686 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Resumo: Define-se termalismo como um procedimento natural de tratamento alternativo e ou complementar à medicina tradicional, que se utiliza das águas minerais para se atingir a cura. As estâncias termais por suas características terapêuticas e ambientais são lugares que vão de encontro à prática do termalismo, pois atende um conjunto de elementos fundamentais, como localização geográfica, rede hoteleira e balneária. Os encaminhamentos para os tratamentos termais deixaram de ser um procedimento médico para tornar-se ao longo da história um procedimento de relaxamento, descanso e de cura por demanda própria associada ao turismo. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil das pessoas e as razões pelas quais elas procuram o balneário de Águas de Lindóia. É um estudo de caráter qualitativo e participaram da pesquisa vinte e dois usuários do balneário, sendo que os critérios de inclusão foram homens e mulheres adultos frequentadores do balneário para utilização dos recursos termais oferecidos. Realizou-se uma entrevista semiestruturada no próprio balneário, após o usuário concordar e assinar o termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido que foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Unicamp. Para a análise dos dados utilizou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo na qual se estabeleceram quatro categorias temáticas: perfil sócio demográfico das pessoas que procuram o balneário de Águas de Lindóia como destino turístico, o uso dos tratamentos oferecidos pelo balneário e o significado das águas como recurso terapêutico. O usuário do balneário se caracteriza por ser em sua maioria do sexo feminino, com idade média de sessenta anos e aposentada que procuram nas técnicas termais o equilíbrio orgânico e mental. Constatou-se que Águas de Lindóia no transcorrer da sua história vem se constituindo em polo turístico voltado ao lazer centrado em sua localização geografia, nos recursos termais e na rede hoteleira. Observou-se a ausência de turistas mais jovens nas dependências do balneário, a partir desse panorama, percebe-se a necessidade de ampliar a divulgação dos recursos oferecidos pelo balneário e desenvolver condutas que respondam as exigências dos turistas nas diversas faixas etárias. Conclui-se que, a maioria dos participantes do estudo pratica o termalismo de bem estar que abrange a prevenção e promoção da saúde em detrimento ao uso do termalismo clássico oferecido pelo balneário no início de suas atividades, que era o uso das águas como terapia específica para determinada doença / Abstract: Thermalism is defined as a natural and alternative treatment procedure or complement to traditional medicine that is used with mineral water to achieve the cure. The spas for its therapeutic and environmental characteristics are places that meet the practice of thermalism, as it serves a number of key elements, such as geographic location, hotel chain and bathhouse. Referrals to thermal treatments are no longer a medical procedure to become throughout history a procedure for rest, relaxation and healing on their demand associated with tourism. In this sense, the objective of this study was to know the profile of the people and the reasons why they seek the Águas de Lindóia bathhouse. It is a qualitative study and participated in the survey twenty-two users of the bathhouse, and the inclusion criteria were adult men and women goers bathhouse to use thermal resources offered. We conducted a semi structured interview in the bathhouse itself, after the user agrees and signing the consent form that was approved by the Ethics Committee of UNICAMP. For data analysis we used the technique of content analysis in which it established four thematic categories: socio demographic profile of those seeking Águas de Lindóia bathhouse as a tourist destination, the use of the treatments offered by the bathhouse and the meaning of waters as a therapeutic resource. The user of the resort is characterized by being mostly female, with an average of sixty and retired seeking thermal techniques in the organic balance and mental. It was found that Águas de Lindóia the course of its history has turned into a tourist hub geared to leisure centers on its geography location, the thermal resources and hotel chain. Observed the absence of younger tourists premises of bathhouse, from this scenario we see the need to broaden the dissemination of resources offered by the bathhouse and develop behaviors that meet the needs of tourists of different ages. We conclude that the majority of study participants practicing thermalism wellness that covers prevention and health promotion over the use of classical thermalism offered by the bathhouse at the beginning of its activities, that was the use of water as a specific therapy for disease / Mestrado / Interdisciplinaridade e Reabilitação / Mestra em Saúde, Interdisciplinaridade e Reabilitação

A radiogeochemical exploration in the area of Chrastava - Bogatynia belonging into lugic region was conducted in the years 2012 - 2013. This exploration's objective was to search for and investigate radioactive water manifestations with radioactivity concentration reaching minimal value of 1500 Bq/l 222Rn. This boundary is set in the spa law no. 164/2001 Sb. as a minimal radioactivity concentration for radioactive mineral water. In this area, 30 water manifestations were discovered meeting the boudary of >1500 Bq/l 222Rn. The most significant cluster is located in Albrechtice by Frýdlant. Close to Kančí vrch (Boar Hill) 12 radioactive water springs were discovered. In the town of Albrechtice, a discovery of dissolved salts- rich radioactive mineral water was made, concerning springs Soumar and Matka. The most mineralized spring Soumar contains more than 1 g/l of dissolved salts (hydrochemical type Na-Ca-Cl water with total mineralization up to 1,5 g/l) combined with it's 222Rn activity surpassing 1500 Bq/l. Another significant cluster is located near the town of Nová Ves by Chrastava, where the most active source of the whole area, Mikulášský pramen (Mikulash Spring), with activity up to 2821 Bq/l 222Rn, was found. Another three radioactive water springs were found in this area. Also, probable dry...

The aim of this dissertation is to find out clients' requirements for the quality of spa services and not only evaluate them but also find solutions to possible problems. Using personal interviews the detailed research was carried out in the spa Berta and Aurora in Třeboň. The first half of this dissertation is concentrated on theoretical solutions regarding the quality of services and spa resorts. Furthermore methods and quality control tools were applied in these resorts and the analysis studying the advantages and disadvantages of provided services was carried out of all the data collected.

The thesis analyzes and evaluates the position of the spa town Poděbrady, respectively, the largest local spa company Lázně Poděbrady, a.s., on the Czech spa market. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The theoretical part makes an introduction into balneology (basic notions, relationship between balneology and tourism, spa product, management and marketing, the economic benefits of the spa). The next section provides basic information about Poděbrady, development of providing spa services in this town and about the local natural healing resource. In the following chapter, there is an analysis and comparison of spa subjects providing spa services in Poděbrady. The fourth chapter analyzes the position of the spa company Lázně Poděbrady, a.s., on the Czech spa market. Based on the analysis and comparisons, an evaluation of the position of the company on the Czech spa market is made in the final part.

L'objet de ce travail est d'examiner l'appropriation locale d'un changement global d'imaginaire, qui transforme les montagnes, leur environnement et leurs sociétés en objets de désirs et de consommations touristiques. Cette étude s'inscrit dans le temps long (entre la fin du XVIIIe siècle et la fin du XXe) et s'appuie sur un espace pionnier du tourisme européen. La mise en tourisme d'éléments de l'environnement (paysages, eaux, biosphère, climat, neige) et de certains modes de vie, place quelques territoires de montagne au cœur d'un mouvement économique, social et culturel éminemment contemporain. Le tourisme, dont l'apparition est concomitante de l'industrialisation, s'impose comme une forme de compensation face aux « débordements » industriels et urbains, comme un complément indispensable de la modernisation. Il connaît des taux de croissance forts qui en font un secteur à part entière de l'économie contemporaine. À chaque moment de cette histoire, certaines régions des Pyrénées s'illustrent au meilleur niveau d'équipement et de réputation et permettent d'interroger sur le temps long les problématiques posées par l'aménagement en montagne. Dans ces Pyrénées, le secteur touristique se construit d'abord localement, au contact des désirs des visiteurs. L'intervention publique est déterminante : des communes aménagent et expérimentent des modes de gestion de biens productifs (thermes, casinos, stations de ski). Elles sont appuyées par les préfectures et les administrations déconcentrées. L'État en tant que tel n'intervient, lui, que tardivement. Cette étude comparative et transfrontalière permet sinon de mettre en lumière des facteurs qui influent sur la trajectoire des aires et stations touristiques, qu'il s'agisse de thermalisme, d'excursions en montagne ou de sports d'hiver. Un exemple, celui de la station en site vierge de Superbagnères, invite en particulier à reconsidérer l'histoire traditionnellement faite des aménagements touristiques hivernaux. Cette recherche tente par ailleurs d'appliquer le concept d'hétérotopie, cette utopie effectivement réalisée, au tourisme ; elle interroge pour ce faire le versant social de l'aménagement, qui doit assurer le bon ordre et la sécurité dans les stations. Les effets du tourisme sur l'environnement sont également abordés : très tôt, les urbanisations accroissent l'exposition aux risques naturels, artificialisent les sols, posent des problèmes d'assainissement, tandis que les excursions et les consommations diverses augmentent la pression sur la biosphère. Cette étude s'intéresse aussi au partage de l'espace et aux conflits d'usage avec l'industrie et l'agriculture ; elle met en avant leurs liens avec la protection de la nature. Elle restitue, enfin, l'importance de la frontière et de l'imaginaire géographique dans les trajectoires économiques et touristiques. / The aim of this work is to consider the local appropriation of a global change of imaginary, which transforms the mountains, their environment and their societies into objects of touristic desires and consumables since the eighteenth century. This study examines a long period of time (between the end of the 18th century and the end of the 20th century) and draws on a pioneering area regarding European tourism (French and Spanish Pyrenees). The touristic transformation of environmental elements (landscapes, waters, biosphere, climate, snow) and specific lifestyles puts some mountain spaces at the core of a highly contemporary economic, social and cultural movement. Tourism, which emergence coincides with industrialization, appears as a form of compensation for industrial and urban "overflows" and as an essential complement to modernization. Its strong growth rates make it a full-fledged sector of the contemporary economy. All along this history, some regions of the Pyrenees reach the best level of equipment and reputation.

This work deal with a brief characterization of three materials, namely oxyhumolite and sapropelite from Sokolov basin that are compared with peat from Františkovy Lázně. The sampling localities are briefly geographically and geologically described including the genesis of the deposits. All materials are specifically characterized by analysis. The materials are compared based on the results of the analysis. Greater attentinon is paid to the comparison of sulfur content, humic acides and warmth retention. A part of the work is devoted to description of peloids and their influence on the human organism. The history of using peloids is briefly discussed. The possibility of using oxyhumolite and sapropelite for production of natural cosmetics or for balneological use is examined as a replacement for native and especially for regenerated peat.

Name of thesis: Usage of floating for regeneration Goals of thesis: Assess which aspects have influence on final enjoyment of the Floating procedure by comparison of survey results of two client's groups. Determine what impact has the facility environment, staff approach and the manner and form of providing the services on client's mental condition, inducing pleasant relaxation atmosphere and the overall enjoyment from the procedure. Discover insufficiencies and try to eliminate them, to help to create optimal environmental conditions for the Floating procedure. Mothod: This thesis has the character of qualitative empiric research. For the reseach has been used the exploring method with the technic of non-standardized questionnaires with closed as well as open qeustions. Examined population is a group of twenty people, 10 persons as a first time visitors and 10 persons regularly visiting the facility. Results: The research has verfied various aspects which have the impact on mental condition and enjoyment of the people. It has been determined that on the enjoyment of this procedure have a great impact personnel and professional approach of the staff, manner and form of providing the services and the overall environment where is the procedure located. We have ascertained difference between...

- 1 - Abstract: Name of thesis: Usage of floating for regeneration Goals of thesis: Assess which aspects have influence on final enjoyment of the floating procedure by comparison of survey results of two client's groups. Determine what impact has the facility environment, staff approach and the manner and form of providing the services on client's mental condition, inducing pleasant relaxation atmosphere and the overall enjoyment from the procedure. Discover insufficiencies and try to eliminate them, to help to create optimal environmental conditions for the floating procedure. Method: This thesis has the character of qualitative empiric research. For the reseach has been used the exploring method with the technic of non-standardized questionnaires with closed as well as open qeustions. Examined population is a group of twenty people, 10 persons as a first time visitors and 10 persons regularly visiting the facility. Results: The research has verfied various aspects which have the impact on mental condition and enjoyment of the people. It has been determined that on the enjoyment of this procedure have a great impact personnel and professional approach of the staff, manner and form of providing the services and the overall environment where is the procedure located. We have ascertained difference between...