The aim of this thesis is to analyze the satisfation of employees in the company ACTIVE 24 and to propose measure leading to removal of deficiencis. The introduction describes the issues and the aim of this thesis. Based on a theoretical basis which appears in the fisrt part the hypothesis are set, the research metodology is decribed and the tools for data collection are specified. Research is implemented through questionnaire surfy. It focuses on the nature of work, compensation and the employee benefits, training, personal development, work environment, relationships with colleagues and superiors. The practical part contains the results of research and verification of hypotheses. Based on identified deficiencies the measures for improvement are set.

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Department of Chiropractic and Somatology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / Background Chiropractic is practiced in over 100 countries and is considered to be the fastest growing health care profession internationally. Several studies investigating the practice characteristics of chiropractors have been conducted in selected countries, however, as far as is known, no study has been conducted where chiropractors from countries across the globe are assessed for their practice characteristics in order to determine if regional differences exist. Gaining insight into chiropractic practice and its influencing factors, relating to both the profession itself and the chiropractor can enable organisations such as the World Federation of Chiropractic to have a greater understanding of how chiropractors are currently practicing and how the profession is being utilised by the public. Improved insight into the profession provides a baseline description for the public and other health care practitioners to fully comprehend what chiropractors can offer to the health care system. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the demographic profile and practice characteristics of chiropractic delegates attending the World Federation of Chiropractic’s 12th Biennial Congress 2013. Method A pre-validated questionnaire and letter of information and consent was distributed to all registered chiropractic delegates (N = 406) attending the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal 2013. The questionnaire was part of the delegate packages and they self-selected to participate. Due to a low response rate at the congress, the questionnaire was made available electronically on Survey Monkey®, for six weeks after the congress. Questions relevant to this study were coded, reduced where necessary and utilised for data analysis with IBM SPSS Version 21. Descriptive data was then summarised and presented using tables and graphs. The study was approved by the Durban University of Technology’s Institutional Research Ethics committee. Results: The response rate was 34.72%, with 52.5% being female, mean age was 42 (SD ± 13years, and all seven geographical regions were represented. The majority of respondents were from Africa (51.1%), followed by North America (22.7%) then Europe (14.2%). South Africa (48.6%) was the most represented country. Respondents held either a Master’s degree in Chiropractic (51.8%) or a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree (48.2%). The mean years since graduating as a chiropractor was 15.7 years (SD ± 3.6). The majority of respondents (71.2%) engaged in full-time clinical practice, for between 5 to 15 years (39.8%) with 51.4% purporting to have an evidence based philosophical approach to practice. The majority (72.5%) viewed the role of a chiropractor in the health care system as a primary health care practitioner with a focused scope of practice. The majority of respondents (n = 52) personally treated 50 patients or less per week, with approximately one third of the respondents (n = 34) having high volume practices (>100 patients weekly). The respondents favoured being one of two chiropractors (36.9%) in a practice setting followed by sole practices (31.6%). The top chiropractic technique utilised was the diversified technique (74.5%) followed by extremity adjusting (68.8%). Various adjunctive, active and passive, axillary techniques were utilised in the daily management of patients. The patient demographics were majority female (55.7%), older than 30 years of age (66.7%) and Caucasian (77%), complaining of head, neck, mid-back and low back pain, which was mostly acute in nature. Trends suggested that females were more likely to select an evidence-based philosophical orientation than males. Females were more likely to delegate adjunctive therapies to non-chiropractic assistants (p = 0.029), and favoured sending patients to a physical therapist (p = 0.018), whereas males were more likely to refer to nutritionists and paediatricians (p = 0.030 and p = 0.038, respectively). Females were less likely to utilise mobilisation techniques (p = 0.008), massage therapy (p = 0.018) and nutritional counselling (p = 0.032). In terms of age, those selecting an evidence-based approach were significantly older than those who adopted a mixer approach to practicing (p = 0.002). The mean age of the respondents, irrespective of the region, was not significantly associated with the number of patients treated per week (p = 0.377) or the hours worked per week (p = 0.474). Trends show that the number of years spent in practice differed among the regions with North American chiropractors spending more years in practice than those from Europe and Australasia. The respondents from South Africa spent fewer years in practice (15 years or less) than respondents from Asia, Australasia, Europe and North America. Geographic region was not significantly associated with practice setting (p = 0.182). The only chief complaint that differed between regions was patients presenting with headaches accompanied by neck pain (p = 0.007), where Asian and North American respondents reported seeing less patients than their colleagues from other regions. Trends suggested that the respondents who attained a Masters of Technology in Chiropractic were more inclined to select a mixer orientation whereas those with a DC qualification selected an evidence-based philosophical approach. Conclusion: The WFC congress provided a platform to successfully determine the demographic profile and practice characteristics of chiropractors from various regions. Similar demographics were evident, with males no longer showing dominance within the profession. Chiropractors adopting an evidence-based and mixer philosophical orientation are synonymous in the role that they play in the health care system and display similarities in chiropractic practice and patient management. Investigating chiropractors who adopt a straight philosophical approach would be beneficial as it will allow for better comparison of demographics and practice characteristics. It is evident that selected demographics do influence how one would opt to practice, with regional differences showing that the chiropractic profession in South Africa is still relatively young. / M

The first objective of this thesis was to determine the relationship between scores on the AC Test of Creative Ability and scores on the Cree Questionnaire. This task was undertaken as a response to the scarcity of comparative data among the few objective measures of creative ability which are currently available. The second objective was to construct a self-rating scale of personality traits shown by past research to be associated with creativity. The third objective was to investigate the relationship between scores on each of the two standardized measures of creative ability and scores on the self-rating scale of traits related to creativity.

Submitted by Nadir Basilio (nadirsb@uninove.br) on 2018-06-19T18:12:45Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Rejane Agnelo Silva de Castro.pdf: 1052641 bytes, checksum: 1f8691a5b4f1dcb3d43ec9c6aa9e4345 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-19T18:12:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rejane Agnelo Silva de Castro.pdf: 1052641 bytes, checksum: 1f8691a5b4f1dcb3d43ec9c6aa9e4345 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-11-27 / Introduction: Instruments to objectively assess the perception of symptoms in patients with BCQ are scarce. Patients with COPD and bronchiectasis (BCQ) share similar symptoms. Therefore, COPD Assesment Test (CAT), originally developed for COPD may be suitable for use in these patients. Objective: To validate and test the reproducibility of the CAT for non-cystic fibrosis (non–CF) bronchiectasis patients. Methods: Hundred patients (FEV1 52 ± 25%; FVC 67 ± 22%; 48 ± 14 years; 42 males) underwent spirometry, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (peak workload and VO2), and shuttle walk test (ST). They answered the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, and the CAT in two different days (CAT-1 and CAT-2). A pedometer recorded the No. of steps/day (NSD). Results: CAT showed a positive correlation with SGRQ domains (r = 0.74, p< 0.001) and MRC (r = 0.49, p< 0.001). A negative correlation was observed among CAT and lung function (FVC%: r= -0.33, p= 0.001; FEV1%: -0.28, p = 0.004), peak workload (r = -0.31, p = 0.001), VO2 (r = -0.44 p< 0.001), distance walked on ST (%, r= -0.46, p< 0.001), and NSD (r = -0.74, p< 0.001). There was an excellent reliability in the scores from CAT-1 and CAT-2 (21 13.25 – 26.75 and (19 13 – 26.75, respectively) with high intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC: 0.92 [95% CI: 0.83 – 0.96], p< 0.001). Conclusion: CAT is a valid instrument for measuring the impact of bronchiectasis in well-being and daily life of patients with BCT, and is a reproducible questionnaire. / Introdução: Instrumentos que avaliam objetivamente a percepção dos sintomas em pacientes com BCQ são escassos. Pacientes com DPOC e bronquiectasia (BCQ) compartilham sintomas semelhantes. Portanto, o COPD Assesment Test (CAT), originalmente desenvolvido para DPOC, pode ser adequado para uso nesses pacientes. Objetivo: Validar e testar a reprodutibilidade do CAT para BCQ. Métodos: 100 pacientes (42 homens, 48 ± 14 anos, VEF1 52 ± 25% prev, CVF 67 ± 22% prev) foram submetidos à espirometria, shuttle walk test incremental (SWTI) e teste de exercício cardiopulmonar exercício (TECP, carga e VO2 pico). Eles responderam ao Saint George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), à escala de dispneia Medical Research Council (MRC) e ao CAT (este em dois dias diferentes CAT-1 e CAT-2). O número de passos por dia (NP) foi registrado por pedômetro. Resultados: Os escores do CAT correlacionaram-se positivamente com os escores dos domínios SGRQ (r de 0,74, a p< 0,001) e MRC (r= 0,49, p= 0,001). Foi observada correlação negativa entre o CAT e a função pulmonar (CVF%: r= -0,33, p= 0,001; VEF1%: -0,28, p= 0,004), carga (r= -0,31, p= 0,001), VO2 (r= -0,44 p< 0,001), distância no SWTI (r= -0,46, p< 0,001), e NP (r= -0,42, p< 0,001). Houve excelente reprodutibilidade entre os escores de CAT-1 e CAT-2 (21 13,25 – 26 e (19 13 – 26,75, respectivamente), com elevados coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC: 0,91 [95% CI: 0,87-0,94], p<0,001). Conclusão: CAT é um instrumento válido para medir o impacto da BCQ no bem-estar na vida diária dos pacientes com BCQ, e é um questionário reprodutível.

Sports-related concussions are one of the most complex injuries in the sports medicine field since head traumas are hard to recognize, discover and manage. Adolescent brains are under development and therefore more sensitive to concussions. Even though it is well established that concussions are a frequently occuring injury amongst youths, research on concussions on the youth ice hockey level in Sweden have not been previously investigated. Therefore, the primary aim of the present study was to investigate the cumulative prevalence of concussions amongst ice hockey players 13-15 years of age. A total of 188 players were invited to participate. The response rate was 40% whereas 61 players (girls n=6, boys n= 55) met the inclusion criteria. More than one-third (41%) reported at least one concussion, the majority of them hockey related. The study did not only investigate the prevalence of concussions, the understanding on concussions have also been examined, which revealed that half of the participants recognized Hjärntrappan. Although the study could not detect any significant relationship regarding potential risk factors and reported concussions, the investigation have illuminated a complex injury. In conclusion, the prevalence of concussions in the cohort was relatively high since more than one-third (41%) reported at least one concussion. Further, half of the participants recognized Hjärntrappan. The result emphasizes more education regarding head traumas for players, coaches and parents in youth ice hockey in order to prevent disastrous consequences such as premature career ending, future cognitive dysfunction and mental illness.

Bodybuilding is a weight training sport similar to powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic weightlifting. Instead of performing a feat of strength in competition, the athletes are based on physical appearance. Information about injuries within the other sports are available. However, there are a low number of studies on competitive bodybuilding. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and localization of injuries and pain in Swedish bodybuilding athletes. Additional aims were to investigate sex differences and the significance of explanatory variables. Data from 83 male and 105 female active bodybuilding athletes were collected using a web-based questionnaire. Athletes active within all of the available bodybuilding categories were included. The subjects were recruited through flyers in local gyms in Sweden and ads on social media. Fifty-eight percent (109/188) of the athletes reported current pain during training and 74.5 % (140/188) have been injured at least once during their competitive career. The rate of injury was calculated as 0.27 injuries per athlete per year. There were 0.42 injuries per 1000h of exercise. Injuries in competitive bodybuilding are less common compared to other weight training sports. In agreement with earlier studies, the most prevalent anatomical localizations of injury were the shoulders, lower back/buttocks, and knees. There were no notable differences in sex regarding injury localizations. Age, training frequency, calorie intake and medical care were associated with having an injury

The current dissertation is a replication of a pilot study and aims to define what it means for group leaders to "act on" feedback from a group therapy process measure called the Group Questionnaire (GQ). Twelve leaders received feedback reports based on group member responses to the GQ after each session. Leaders submitted two sources of qualitative data: brief written session-by-session explanations of feedback use and end-of-semester debrief interviews to describe their experience with the measure. Researchers conducted a qualitative content analysis that yielded 15 categories of leader GQ use summarized by three temporal dimensions. Quantitative analyses were performed to test for variability in leader use. Categories common to both the pilot study and the current study were established, and the two data sets were merged to create one complete data set. A brief questionnaire designed to summarize leader use is introduced, and quantitative analyses were performed to test the relationship between this measure and qualitative findings. Finally, implications of these findings are discussed.

Title: Technical maturity of a kickbox representative Objectives: The main goal of this thesis is to determine the level of technical maturity of each adult kickbox representative, whether it is dedicated to semi-contact or full-contact disciplines. Another objective is to compare three views on the technical maturity of each representative, according to the representative himself and two state coaches. Then to compare representatives of semi-contact disciplines with representatives of full-contact disciplines in selected techniques of strikes and kicks. In conclusion, it will be ascertained how men and women see their technical maturity. Methods: In my thesis I used a method of analysis and the comparison method. I applied the analysis method in analyzing and describing the individual technical preparation of each representative. Information about the technical maturity was obtained on the basis of a questionnaire. I used the comparison method in the comparison of the representative himself and the opinions of the two state coaches. Then I used it in comparison of representatives of semi-contact disciplines and representatives of full-contact disciplines in techniques of strikes and kicks. Finally, by the same method, it will be found how men and women see their technical maturity. Results: - In...

Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy Candidate: Yuliia Kliui Consultant: PharmDr. Martin Doseděl PhD. Title of the diploma thesis: The Analysis of Senior's Opinions on Self-treatment by non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Introduction: Due to their significant analgesic and antiphlogistic effects are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs one of the most prescribed drugs. According to the high number of side effects and drug-drug interactions, it is important to pay attention to their presence in patient's medication. The importance of drug related problems increases in polymorbid and geriatric patients, who's medication can be altered by the presence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which can lead to unwanted complications. Aim of study: The principal aim of the theoretical part is to elaborate a review of the drug related problems concerning the side effects and drug-drug interactiond of NSAIDs. The practical part analyses via a question-study the senior's opinion and experiences on self- medication by analgesics focusing on ibuprofen. Methods: A cross sectional study have been conducted in the city of Kharkov in Ukraine. The data have been collected during an interview with a questionnaire. The used questionnairre has...

The Analysis of Senior's Opinions on Self-treatment by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs II Author: Jana Čižmárová Supervisor of the thesis: PharmDr. Martin Doseděl, Ph.D. Department: Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy Background: Self-medication is a growing trend in a society with widespread use of over- the-counter medicines. Among the OTC medicines, analgesics belong to the drugs with the highest consumption. They are also popular in the group of seniors, who often suffer from chronic pain, mainly of the musculoskeletal system. Aim of study: In the theoretical part to carry out a review of published papers concerning safety of self-medication with analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In the practical part, by performing a questionnaire survey to acquire and analyze the attitudes of seniors regarding self-medication with analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs focused on ibuprofen. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the facilities for seniors of the Trenčín region. The survey was conducted by interview with senior using questionnaire sheets. The research took place in the period July to September 2019. Results: 64.0 % of seniors suffered from almost every day or daily pain, mainly from musculoskeletal pain. The main counselling subject...