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Ing. arch. Jan Tomandl, Ph.D.

Research projects

Responsible person
duration of the project
2017
Annotation
The aim of the survey is to get the data to support project "Design of space for people with Parkinson's disease" solved at FA CTU. The survey will be designed to verify existing knowledge by addressing patients with Parkinson's disease.The survey will be developed and evaluated in cooperation with the 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University and the General University Hospital in Prague. The outputs will be useful also for scientific research in the medical field. The funds will be used mainly on cooperation with the statistician / sociologist and material to ensure the survey.
Responsible person
duration of the project
2015-2016
Annotation
The aim of the project is the expansion of technical and educational materials, providing comprehensive information about using of space by population with special needs. Parkinson disease is neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, directly connected with decrease of nerve cells in the brain, producing dopamine - transmitter of information. Due to the lack of dopamine, the brain can not transmitt information to the muscles which leads to loss of control over movement. The aim is to show diverse needs of people with Parkinsons and the impact of architectural and material solutions to their orientation and self-sufficiency.

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