Introduction. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Epidemiological studies show that 1-2% of the global population of adults suffer from atrial fibrillation and the number is growing. Mortality among patients with atrial fibrillation is twice as high as in patients with normal sinus rhythm. Thromboembolic complications such as ischemic stroke are much more common too. Also transient cerebral ischemia is from two to seven times more frequent as in people who do not suffer from atrial fibrillation. This is the background which should be considered in analyzing psychological situation of patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. Aim. Analysis of mental functioning of patients with atrial fibrillation. Material and methods. A group of 137 patients was selected from 2337 patients who were treated for atrial fibrillation at the Cardiology Clinic of the Medical University of Lublin in 2014. Patients who were admitted to this study required psychological support. During the treatment the clinical data were obtained which allowed to analyse the mental functioning of patients provided with psychological therapy and support. Results. Psychological therapy and support is required by patients with severe symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, insecurity and depressed mood. Special psychological therapy was also required by patients with complications of underlying disease. Special psychological therapy approach is required by a group of patients qualified for modern, invasive methods of atrial fibrillation treatment such as percutaneous ablation. Conclusions. Psychological support provided to patients with atrial fibrillation should include: 1. controlling negative emotions experienced by patients in their illness, especially fear of pain, possible complications and fear of death, 2. psychoeducation of patients concerning methods of coping with pain, anxiety and other unpleasant experiences, 3. strengthening psychological resilience and patient's motivation to become involved in the treatment and cooperate with doctors and psychologists. S t r e s z c z e n i e Wstęp. Migotanie przedsionków (ang. atrial fibrillation-AF) jest najczęstszym zaburzeniem rytmu serca. Badania epidemiologiczne wskazują, że migotanie przedsionków występuje od 1-2% wśród światowej populacji dorosłych i liczba zachorowań stale wzrasta. Umieralność wśród osób z migotaniem przedsionków jest dwukrotnie większa niż u osób z prawidłowym zatokowym rytmem serca. Znacznie częściej również występują powikłania zatorowo-zakrzepowe, m.in. udary niedokrwienne mózgu. Także epizody przemijającego niedokrwienia mózgu są 2-7 razy częstsze niż u osób, u których nie występuje migotanie przedsionków. Tworzy to tło, na którym należy widzieć psychologiczną sytuację chorego z migotaniem przedsionków. Cel pracy. Analiza funkcjonowania psychicznego chorych z migotaniem przedsionków. Materiał i metody. Spośród 2337 pacjentów wyodrębniono grupę 137 chorych, którzy w 2014 roku byli leczeni z powodu migotania przedsionków w Klinice Kardiologii Uniwersytetu Me...

According to statistic reports the number of disabled people in the world is still increasing. Nowadays it’s estimated that one for six citizens in European Union is disabled. New laws are established to improve the social attitude towards the sick and the disabled. The perception of people with disabilities is widely dominated by their limitations that often take priority. Completely different social attitudes concern artists. They are admired. The aim of the paper is to discuss the extent to which the disabled people can contribute to the culture and to reflect on the importance of art for the rehabilitation process as well as for the social integration of artists with disabilities. The conclusion that it implies is, that the art for ages well serves the integration and rehabilitation cause.

Introduction: Autonomy is a valuable asset in the lives of societies and individuals. It means self - reliance and independence in deciding about yourself. It is the right to follow the norms of your own conscience in life. Maintaining autonomy involves with respect for personal rights. At present loneliness is a problem that concerns people regardless of their age, education, profession, financial situation or social status. Therefore it is compared to epidemics. Health state is considered to be an import ant factor in the etiology of loneliness and loneliness is designated as a determinant of human physical and mental condition. The aim: Characteristics of psychological mechanisms accompanying the experience of loneliness by people with mobility disabilities. Material and methods: The studiem group included 80 people with physical disability. They had rehabilitation treatment In the hospital ward. In the study psychological tests were applied. Results: The least and the most lonely persons differ due to the personality structure. Differences between groups are also found in socio-demographic factors. Conclusions: Personality traits that facilitate autonomous behavior protect against the difficult experience of loneliness.