Biomedical subjects

P Zádník

Publications and source records attributed to P Zádník.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1992

[Adaptation disorders in the aged after admission to a home for the aged].

The author investigates by means of the GBS scale the influence of a new environment in old age pensioners homes on the adaptation process of old people and draws attention to the problem of adaptation during the first six months after admission to the home. He tries to prove the essential length of time needed for adaptation. The author deals also with dynamic changes on mental manifestations of old people during the first six months in the old age pensioners home and those spheres of the psyche where the most marked variations occur. He follows up factors which participate in the process of adaptation and deals with the problem whether life in an old age pensioners home in an advantage for old people and a solution of the problem of old age. He tries to create a simple method of investigation of the adaptation process which can be used in common practice.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1991

[Disturbances in psychosocial adaptation in old age].

The transition to old age is one of the critical phases of life. The adaptation of old people in mass institutions, especially in hospitals and old people's homes, is becoming problematical. We attempted an evaluation of each element of adaptation of old people housed in old people's homes by means of the GBS scale over a period of the first six months after admission. In the first month the orientation and memory deteriorated considerably. Fear and anxiety grew, depression became worse. In the period between the third and sixth month, the condition became relatively stable but the deterioration in the personality is significant. A sort of adaptation to a lower level took place. The research confirms that it is desirable to finish development of the system of care of old people in untraditional ways which would make possible keeping the old people in homelike conditions as long as possible.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1991

[Behavior of the aged in a hospital environment. Case reports].

The author deals with the problem of adaptation of old people after admission to hospital, draws attention to the necessity of suitable preparation, a tactful, empathic approach in dealing with old people. On selected case-histories the most frequent difficulties are demonstrated--ament conditions, depressive syndrome and attempts to find an optimal preparation before hospitalisation of old people. At the same time attention is drawn to the most frequent mistakes which are made during an inconsiderate transfer and their sequelae.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1990

[Adaptation problems in old age].

The authors summarize available literature concerned with some problems of aging and old age. Attention is devoted in particular to factors which have an adverse impact on this process such as loss of the partner, retirement, disintegration of the home, reduced activity, etc. Some typical diseases of old age are mentioned. The authors emphasize that it is not enough to ensure economic and biological needs. Attention is paid in particular to problems of psychosocial adaptation of old people when going to a different, though sometimes more secure environment. Adaptation responses in the mental sphere may be sometimes very serious and may have tragic consequences for old people. As in contemporary society change of environment on social and health grounds is relatively frequently necessary, the authors summarize the literature on this problem and give an account of views how to prevent sequelae of impaired adaptation or how to mitigate them.

Adaptation, Psychological↗