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Wstęp: Rozwój metod operacyjnych, dobre wyniki leczenia po alloplastyce stawu biodrowego oraz powiększająca się grupa coraz młodszych pacjentów sprawiły, że oczekiwania względem zabiegu są większe. Chorzy decydując się na operację chcą nie tylko ustąpienia dolegliwości bólowych i poprawy funkcjonowania, ale także możliwości uczestnictwa w różnego rodzaju aktywności fizycznej. Celem pracy była ocena oczekiwań pacjentów, związanych z aktywnością fizyczną po operacji wszczepienia sztucznego stawu biodrowego oraz ocena poziomu ich wiedzy na ten temat Materiał i metody: Badaniem objęto grupę 32 pacjentów Kliniki Ortopedii i Traumatologii Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego w Warszawie, poddanych pierwotnej operacji wszczepienia protezy stawu biodrowego. Narzędzie badawcze stanowił kwestionariusz wywiadu. W celu opracowania wyników badań wykorzystano program PASW Statistic 18, a podczas przedstawiania wyników oparto się na analizie procentowej uzyskanych danych. Wyniki: Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono, że oczekiwania pacjentów dotyczące aktywności fizycznej po operacji są niewielkie. Wnioski: Na taki stan rzeczy może wpływać przede wszystkim niski poziom aktywności fizycznej przed zabiegiem a także brak wiedzy na temat możliwości i ograniczeń związanych z aktywnością fizyczną pacjentów z protezą stawu biodrowego Introduction: Development of surgery methods, generally known success of the treatment which is hip arthroplasty as well as increasing number of younger and younger patients caused bigger and bigger expectations against the treatment. People, who decide to have a hip prostheses, want not only the improvement in joint function and pain relief but also possibility to take part in different physical activities. The aim of this study was evaluation of patients expectations connected with physical activity after hip arthroplasty and their level of knowledge towards physical activity after surgery. Material and methods: The participants were 32 patients, who were subjected primary hip arthroplasty at the Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the Ministry of Defence's Military Institute of the Health Services, Central Clinical Hospital in 2010. The average age of these patients was 62,9 (range 40-81). Interrogative tool was the questionnaire. PASW Statistic 18 Program was used to work up investigation results. Results: The results of this study indicate that patients expectations connected with physical activity after total hip arthroplasty are minor. Conclusion: That is probably because the patients level of physical activity before a surgery is very low and their knowledge about possibilities in physical activity with hip prostheses can be limited. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wstęp: Poprawa równowagi i odtworzenie funkcji chodu jest jednym z głównych celów rehabilitacji poudarowej. Celem pracy jest określenie w jakim stopniu czynniki takie jak rodzaj udaru, strona niedowładu, wiek, płeć oraz modyfikowalne czynniki ryzyka mogą wpływać na proces rehabilitacji. Materiał i metody: Badano kolejno zgłaszających się do oddziału rehabilitacji chorych z niedowładem połowiczym po pierwszym udarze mózgu. Kwalifikowano chorych w okresie do 1 miesiąca od udaru, bez chorób przewlekłych poza czynnikami ryzyka udaru mózgu, uczestniczących w 4-tygodniowym programie usprawniania. Do badania zakwalifikowano 50 chorych (24 mężczyzn i 26 kobiet). Średni wiek badanych wynosił 63 lata. Oceniano równowagę i chód pacjentów za pomocą testu Tinetti. Wyniki: Efekty rehabilitacji są istotnie lepsze w grupie osób z udarem krwotocznym (p=0,0057) oraz z niedowładem prawostronnym (p=0,0094). Najsilniej z liczbą czynników ryzyka skorelowana jest zmiana oceny chodu (R= -0,72), przeciętnie liczba czynników ryzyka wpływała na zmiany w zakresie równowagi (R= -0,56). Wiek w stopniu umiarkowanym wpływa na efekty rehabilitacji, w zakresie funkcji chodu (R = -0,52). Wnioski: Lepsze wyniki rehabilitacji uzyskują osoby młodsze, z niedowładem prawostronnym oraz po udarze krwotocznym mózgu. Płeć nie wpływa na osiągane wyniki usprawniania. Większa liczba współwystępujących czynników ryzyka determinuje gorsze efekty rehabilitacji. Introduction: The balance improvement and reconstruction of walking function is one of the main post-stroke rehabilitation aims. The aim of the thesis is to define to what extent factors such as stroke, hemiplegia side, age, sex and modifiable risk factors can influence the rehabilitation process. Material and methods: There were patients tested who registered at the rehabilitation unit with partial hemiplegia after the first stroke. The patients were qualified within one month since the stroke, without chronic illnesses apart from risk factors of stroke, participating in 4-week programme of facilitation. There were 50 patients qualified to the test (24 men and 26 women). The average age of the tested was 63 years. The balance and patients walk was evaluated with the use of Tinetti test. Results: The rehabilitation effects are much better in a group of people with the hemorrhagic stroke (p=0,0057) and with the right hemiplegia (p=0,0094). The change of walk evaluation is correlated mostly with the number of risk factors (R= -0,72), on average thenumber of risk factors influenced the change within the balance range (R= -0,56). Age, moderately influences the rehabilitation effects, within the walking function (R = -0,52). Conclusions: Young people achieve better results of rehabilitation, with the right hemiplegia and after hemorrhagic stroke. Sex does not influence the achieved results of facilitation. The bigger number of accompanied risk factors determines the worse effects of rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Wstęp: Podeszły wiek jest istotnym czynnikiem ryzyka chorób jelita grubego wymagających leczenia chirurgicznego. Celem fizjoterapii po dużych operacjach brzusznych jest zapobieganie powikłaniom i redukowanie ograniczeń funkcjonalnych. Celem badania było określenie związku pomiędzy poziomem aktywności fizycznej a stanem funkcjonalnym i sprawnością wentylacyjną płuc we wczesnym okresie pooperacyjnym. Materiał i metody: 34 pacjentów zakwalifikowanych do planowej dużej operacji brzusznej w wieku 65+ przydzielono losowo do grupy usprawnianej metodą z wykorzystaniem elementów koncepcji PNF lub grupy usprawnianej tradycyjnie. Spirometrię natężoną (FVC, FEV1, PEF) i testy funkcjonalne (prędkość chodu, wstań i idź) wykonywano przed operacją i w czwartej dobie po operacji. Analizowano poziom aktywności fizycznej, wiek, płeć, BMI oraz poziom pooperacyjnej samodzielności (SAP). Do analizy wyników zastosowano test Kołmogorowa-Smirnowa, test t-Studenta dla prób zależnych oraz analizy korelacji r-Pearsona. Przyjęto poziom istotności p<0,05. Wyniki: W teście prędkości oraz wstań i idź nastąpiło wydłużenie czasu wykonania po operacji w porównaniu do poziomu przed operacją. W FVC %, FEV1 %, PEF % nastąpił spadek wartości. W grupie osób z wysoką aktywnością nie odnotowano istotnych statystycznie zmian wartości dla tych pomiarów. Osoby o wysokim poziomie aktywności miały istotnie wyższy wynik na skali SAP niż osoby o średnim lub niskim poziomie aktywności. Wnioski: Duże operacje brzuszne w istotny sposób pogarszają funkcję wentylacyjną płuc oraz sprawność i prędkość chodu chorych po 65 roku życia, we wczesnym okresie pooperacyjnym. Wysoka przedoperacyjna aktywność fizyczna starszych pacjentów zakwalifikowanych do dużych operacji brzusznych, korzystnie wpływa na funkcję wentylacyjną płuc oraz poziom pooperacyjnej samodzielności, sprawności i niezależności w chodzie w okresie szpitalnym. Introduction: Elderly people are at the higher risk of colon cancer. Most of them request surgery. Main goal of physiotherapy after major abdominal surgery (MAS) is prevention postoperative complications and reduction of functional limitation. Physical activity level and functional status are close connected for 65+ patients. Daily activity independence, mental efficiency and well-being depend on physical activity level of elderly people. The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between physical activity level, functional status and lung function of elderly people in early postoperative physiotherapy period. Material and methods : Prospective randomized study involved 34 patients scheduled for elective MAS, aged 65+. Patients were randomly assigned to receive PNF or conventional physiotherapy. The study included forced spirometry (FVC, FEV1, PEF) and functional tests (gait speed, up&go). Measurements were performed before surgery and the fourth day after surgery. Also analyzed age, sex, BMI and the level of postoperative independence (postoperative independence scale SAP). Training intensity and capacity was the same in both groups. Kolmogorow-Smirnow test was used to check normal distribution, t-Student was used to check whether two sets of data differ significantly, and r- Pearsons for correlations testing. P values <0.05 were considered significant. Results: After surgery the time of gait speed test and up and go test was significant longer in comparison to preoperative value. FVC%, FEV1%, PEF% values decreased. Level of physical activity had influence on results in evaluated tests of walking and lung ventilation. There was no significant changes after surgery to preoperative value for these measurements in high physical activity group. High active group had better results on SAP scale than low and middle activity group. Conclusions: MAS decrees efficiency of lung ventilation and walking after 65 year old in early postoperative period. High physical activity level patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery had positive impact on postoperative lung ventilation, ability and independence in walking in hospital period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Wstęp: S kolioza, p otocznie n azywana b ocznym s krzywieniem k ręgosłupa w rzeczywistości jest zniekształceniem przestrzennym, którego przyczyny nie są dokładnie znane. Wnikliwa diagnostyka stanowi podstawę prawidłowego rozpoznania skolioz i wdrożenia właściwego postępowania usprawniającego. Celem pracy było przedstawienie efektów leczenia zachowawczego pacjenta ze skoliozą, opartego na trzech filarach terapii z uwzględnieniem wczesnej diagnostyki. Opis przypadku: Pacjent W.P. lat 12, płci męskiej, od 2008 roku był pod opieką lekarską i systematycznie wykonywał ćwiczenia zespołowe, bez efektu korekcyjnego. W lutym 2009r. pacjent po wcześniejszej diagnostyce RTG został przyjęty do leczenia zachowawczego. Wprowadzono ćwiczenia wg indywidualnie przygotowanego programu ćwiczeń korekcyjnych, który początkowo składał się z 3 ćwiczeń na odcinek piersiowy, a następnie po uzupełnieniu diagnostyki, również z 2 ćwiczeń na odcinek lędźwiowy. Każde z ćwiczeń wykonywano 50 razy w ciągu dnia, w 3 seriach. Pacjent zobowiązany był również do noszenia gorsetu korekcyjnego typu Cheneau kilkanaście godzin w ciągu doby. Wyniki: Wprowadzone ćwiczenia na odcinek piersiowy kręgosłupa spowodowały redukcję kąta skrzywienia z 25 stopni (luty 2009r.) do 14 stopni (październik 2010r.). W odcinku lędźwiowym kręgosłupa terapię rozpoczęto po trzech miesiącach leczenia (brak wcześniejszej diagnostyki tego odcinka kręgosłupa) i uzyskano korekcję skrzywienia o 11 stopni z 23 stopni (maj 2009r.) do 12 stopni (październik 2010r.). Wnioski: W analizowanym przypadku zastosowane ćwiczenia i sposób postępowania wpłynęły na zmniejszenie deformacji kręgosłupa. Niepełna wstępna diagnostyka wydłużyła czas leczenia i obciążyła badanego dodatkowymi projekcjami RTG Introduction: Scoliosis, commonly known as lateral bending of the spine, in fact, is a distortion of space, whose causes are not precisely known. Careful diagnosis is essential to the proper diagnosis of scoliosis and appropriate rehabilitation proceedings. The aim of the study was to present the effects of conservative treatment of patients with scoliosis, based on the three pillars of therapy, including early diagnosis. Study case: Patients W.P., 12 years old male from 2008 was under medical supervision and regularly performed exercises, without a correction effect. In February 2009 patient after a previous diagnosis of x-ray was admitted to the conservative treatment. Exercises were based on individually prepared program of corrective exercises, which initially consisted of three exercises for thoracic spine and then after the addition of diagnostics, also series. The patient was also obliged to wear a Cheneau correction corset several hours a day. Results: Introduced exercises for thoracic spine caused a decrease in the angle of curvature of 25 degrees (February 2009) that in the end (October 2010) achieve a reduction in the angle of curvature to 14 degrees. In the lumbar spine, therapy was started after three months of treatment (no prior diagnosis of the lumbar spine) and scoliosis correction was achieved by 11 degrees from 23 degrees (May 2009.) to 12 degrees (October 2010). Conclusion: In the present case of study applied exercises and kind of treatment caused a decrease in spinal deformity. Incomplete initial diagnosis extended treatment time and ordered patient additional X-ray projections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Od około 40 lat, dokonano szeregu zmian w zakresie rehabilitacji osób ze stwardnieniem rozsianym (SR). Było to możliwe dzięki wynikom licznych badań polegających na weryfikacji skuteczności poszczególnych programów leczniczych czy też pojedynczych metod. W ostatnich latach przeprowadzono szereg badań klinicznych, których wyniki wykazały skuteczność i istotny wpływ systematycznie prowadzonej rehabilitacji na jakość życia oraz przedłużenie okresu aktywności życiowej i zawodowej osób z SR, pomimo braku poprawy funkcjonalnej. Wykazano, że rehabilitacja w połączeniu z farmakoterapią wpływa na poprawę sprawności fizycznej, pozytywnie oddziałuje na samopoczucie chorych, a także zmniejsza nasilenie objawów choroby. Rehabilitacja daje pacjentowi możliwość wytworzenia pozytywnego obrazu siebie, wzmacnia poczucie własnej wartości i przydatności, a przez to powoduje zmianę w postrzeganiu jakości życia. Celem pracy jest omówienie nowych rozwiązań obecnie stosowanych w rehabilitacji osób z SR. Since about 40 years has been made a number of changes in the field of rehabilitation patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). That was possible due to the results of numerous studies involving the verification of the effectiveness of various treatment programs or individual methods. In recent years, a number of clinical trials have shown the effectiveness and the significant impact of systematic rehabilitation on quality of life and extend the period of active life in a social and a professional aspect. It has been shown that the rehabilitation combined with pharmacological treatment helps to improve the physical, improve the patient's well being, as well as to reduce the severity of symptoms. Rehabilitation gives the patient the possibility of a positive self-image production, enhances self-esteem and fitness, and thus causes a change in the perception of quality of life. The aim of the paper is to discuss the solutions currently used in the treatment of patients with MS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mirror movements are involuntary movements which imitate the movement of the opposite limbs. They can be physiological or pathological and accompany inherent defects, neurological as well as psychiatric diseases. We discuss a case of a man with intracerebral haemorrhage of the right cerebral hemisphere which was the result of craniocerebral trauma. After craniocerebral trauma the patient started to present involuntary movements such as mirror movements of the limbs, mainly upper limbs. The patient undertook rehabilitation which was to minimise motor deficit and involuntary movements. After the treatment the neurological state of the patient improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this article is to present the phenomenon of neuroplasticity in the context of the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the modulation of neural plasticity. Neuroplasticity is a complex notion, which includes the concepts of neural tissue reorganization at both the biochemical level in structural processes and the behavioral level in the performance of complex mental functions. It is a modern, non-invasive method, that is used to regulate the activity of the cerebral cortex. Depending on the frequency used, various effects of the stimulation can be obtained. Many studies have described the mechanisms of neuronal changes which occur under the influence of the magnetic field. Experimental studies involving animals have shown the effectiveness of this method in the context of neural plasticity and neuroprotective effect. Tests were also carried out using this method with effective results in an animal model of ischemic stroke. TMS has particular application in clinical trials as a method of supporting the process of rehabilitation after stroke. The use of stimulation in the regions of the cerebral cortex has a beneficial effect for the treatment of motor dysfunction and speech disorders. Transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to be an effective method of stimulating the natural processes of brain plasticity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The term social cognition refers to a number of abilities used for the reception of social information from the environment. Many studies on social cognition focus on processes such as mentalisation, otherwise referred to as the theory of mind, emotional perception and attribution style. Since issues related to social cognition have become a subject of interest to psychiatry, the range in which it is explored has broadened considerably. From the perspective of the deficit of cognitive functions, we can analyze not only such disorders as autism but also schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This paper presents the problem of social cognition in the context of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It was noted that social cognition deficits are characteristic not only for patients in a state of acute illness, but also in a state of clinical compensation. Furthermore, two general trends in development of the rehabilitation methods used in psychiatric disorders have been presented: %1) a method known as cognitive rehabilitation, focused on improving cognitive functions and 2) a method of rehabilitation of social functioning. This article provides an overview of methods for the rehabilitation of deficits in social cognition, with particular emphasis on rehabilitation of the mentalisation process. It is assumed that rehabilitation of social functioning, an integral part of which are interventions in the scope of social cognition, is a method which, along with pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and psychoeducation, corresponds best to the needs of people with mental disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cardiac rehabilitation is a set of activities aimed at returning the patient as soon as possible to physical, mental, social and professional conditions. One of the most common reasons for undergoing a stationary or ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation is myocardial infarction. Many types of various rehabilitation programs were described and applied depending on the mode of serving, type and duration of physical training. Their goal was not only the improvement of physical performance but also the achievement of other benefits like reduction of increased blood pressure, increase of myocardial perfusion, or reduction of the occurrence of new cardiac events. However, the most important effect of cardiac rehabilitation is the improvement of survival following myocardial infarction. The sooner after infarction the rehabilitation begins, the more benefits it will bring to the patient. Long-term rehabilitation programs are commonly used and, in fact, are effective. However, there are reports in recent literature indicating the significant benefit of even short rehabilitation sessions. Nowadays, complex cardiac rehabilitation is a modern multidirectional form of treatment. Although physical training is an important part of this process, recently more and more attention is given to the education as a form of secondary prevention. Therefore, in many centres, educational meetings with a psychologist, physician, physiotherapist, nurse, dietician are organised for the patients. This paper presents a review of recent literature on cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament are among the most common injuries of the knee and are mostly found in young and active individuals. A reconstructive procedure of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) was conducted in 34 individuals aged 18-49 years, with the use of arthroscopic method and STG (semitendinosus-gracilis)grafts fixed with absorbable implants of the Rigid-Fix system. The evaluation of the postsurgical knee function with the Lysholm scale gave encouraging results. The role of postsurgical rehabilitation and of the presurgical state of thigh muscles was found to be significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of rehabilitation therapy for patients with balance disorder is to reduce vertigo and disequilibrium. The diagnosis is crucial for introducing and planning the type of treatment. Anamnesis and clinical examination are important to recognize coexistent illness which should influence the therapeutic procedure. The rehabilitation had two parts: one is vestibular rehabilitation and the other one is rehabilitation in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The aim of the first is to improve compensation processes already existing in the brain. Vestibular rehabilitation training based on repetition exercises which provoked vertigo and disequilibrium. The indications for treatment are unilateral, bilateral and chronic vestibular lesions, vertigo in patients with anxiety and depression and ageing disequilibrium. In benign paroxysmal positional vertigo the diagnostic maneuvers are the most important. It implies the type of therapeutic procedure. Rehabilitation therapy in vestibular system impairment is helpful in recovery patients with vertigo and disequilibrium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Fungal pathogens are important factors of bioaresoles. Its resource are medical staff, patient, air, hospital equipment, sewerage system and air-condition of hospital. Aim of study: Assessment of pathogenic fungi contamination in the rehabilitation rooms in Białystok and Cracow and correlation between the fungal concentration in the tested rooms and number of fungi colonies, temperature and humidity. Material and methods: Investigations were carried out in the selected rehabilitation rooms in Białystok and Cracow. Air samples were collected: at the entrance to buildings, corridor and the selected rooms, from walls, mattress, benches, baths, swimming pool. Mycological contamination of the air was evaluated using SAS SUPER 100, temperature and humidity were assessed using termohigrometr PWT-401. Biologic monitoring of surface contamination was performed using Count-Tact applicator. Classification of isolated fungi was made according to the current procedures. Results: The highest concentrations of fungi were isolated in the kinesitherapy room (Białystok - 36 CFU/l, Cracow - 21 CFU/l) and corridor II (Białystok 34 CFU/l, Cracow - 20 CFU/l). The highest temperature was detected in Białystok in the corridor at the entrance to building (23.5°C), in Cracow in phisicotherapy room (26.4°C). The highest humidity was found in Białystok (28.2%), in Cracow in corridor II (41.4%). The highest number of fungal isolates from walls in the storage rooms (Białystok - 14 CFU/l, Cracow - 11 CFU/l). Candida albicans in Białystok and Chrysosporium species in Cracow were isolated more often from air. Candida albicans in Białystok and Penicillium species in Cracow were isolated more frequently form the walls. Conclusions: Main pathogenic isolates in air were Candida albicans in Białystok and Chrysosporium species in Cracow. Significant differences between mean CFU/l values and site of the isolation were found. Temperature and humidity in the investigated rooms are favour factors on the fungi development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents complex issues of interdisciplinary diagnostic and rehabilitation approach as well as ethical and legal questions with particular regard to current practices used in the treatment of children with hearing loss. The authors present novel therapeutic strategies associated with the introduction of a new generation of hearing aids, amplification systems and cochlear implants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. In order to evaluate one's well-being or quality of life, two types of criteria are most frequently applied: objective and subjective. Whilst determining the first set of criteria, financial situation, social roles, social position and relationships with other individuals are considered. The second type of criteria refers to a given individual's subjective evaluation concerning satisfaction in various aspects of life. Aim. This study aimed at evaluating the quality of life of patients with Scheuermann's disease. Materials and methods. This study involved 30 patients, aged from 12 to 19, the median age: 15, with Scheuermann's disease, hospitalised in The Chair and Rehabilitation Clinic in the Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Ameryka/ Olsztyn, between December 2008 and April 2009. The patients completed a questionnaire which served to carry out the evaluation of their quality of life. Results. More than 1/3 of the patients manifested pain, and also 1/3 of them reported pain to be rare, whereas only 8 patients declared no pain at all. Pain made it difficult for the patients to function in various life situations, the most frequent being: physical activity as well as school and home activities. Out of the examined patients, 17 declared that Scheuremann's disease had a negative impact on their lives. 25 patients (83%) experienced improvement after physical exercises and physiotherapy. A large number of the questioned patients admitted that they did not do the recommended exercises at home. Similarly, among those patients who had been recommended to wear back braces, a large group declared that they did not do it. Conclusions. The majority of the patients evaluate their quality of life negatively due to back pain. However, a significant proportion of this group declare that their wellbeing improves after physical exercises and physiotherapy. A large number of the studied patients do not do recommended exercises at home which results in the lack of improvement of their health condition. Almost half of the patients for whom back braces were recommended do not wear them because they find it troublesome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim of study: Assessment of pathogenic fungi contamination in the rooms of Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation and correlation between fungal concentration and temperature and humidity. Material and methods: Investigations were carried out in the selected rehabilitation rooms. Air samples were collected: at the entrance to buildings, corridor and the selected rooms, and from walls, mattress, benches, baths, swimming pool. Mycological contamination of the air was evaluated using AIR IDEAL - bioMerieux. Classification of isolated fungi was made according to the current procedures. Results: The highest concentrations of fungi were isolated in the surgery room (p=0.01) and gymnasium (p<0.001). The lowest concentrations of fungi were found in the paraffin room, and cloakroom for patients near gymnasium. Significantly (p<0.05) higher number of Candida albicans was isolated from the mattres compared to Penicilium, Aspergillus, non-Candida albicans. The highest temperature was detected near the gymnasium with devices but the lowest in the fi rst corridor. The highest humidity was found in the second corridor and the lowest in the gymnasium. Significant correlation between humidity and number of isolated fungi in the tested rooms was found (beta=0.3147, p=0.021). Conclusions: Significant differences between concentrations of fungi in 1000 l of air and the tested room and surface were found. Temperature and humidity in the investigated rooms are favour factors on the fungi development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cochlear implant program consists of diagnostic and surgical parts and postoperative care that comprise cochlear implant fitting and rehabilitation treatment of speech and language. The paper presents successive stages of care over children pre and after cochlear implantation elaborated in the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Warsaw, Poland. The authors stress that the program of care over children after cochlear implantation surgery should be comprehensive, including multifaceted interdisciplinary therapeutical and rehabilitation approaches. Our experience reveals that only close collaboration, exchange of observations between specialists and collective therapeutical treatment guarantee eff ective rehabilitation and consequently result in restoring verbal communication ability of children. Each rehabilitation program is tailored to suit individual patient features and needs. The basic aim of the rehabilitation program enabling children to develop auditory perception abilities is to indicate the shortest way to master auditory perception of speech. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A reconstructive operation of big abdominal hernia carries with it a danger of postoperative respiratory insufficiency occurrence. This is associated with disorders in functioning of the respiratory system, which can appear during the "hernial" period or during the operation itself and they may cause symptoms of hypertension in the abdominal cavity. Rehabilitation of the postoperative respiratory insufficiency in the risk group patients may decrease the frequency of occurrence of postoperative complications, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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