Key result
Higher perceived social support from family was significantly associated with high quality of life, and support from friends was associated with better appointment compliance in cardiac patients.
Why the study?
The benefits of social support are often overlooked in the management of cardiovascular diseases, prompting evaluation of perceived social support and its effects on quality of life and treatment compliance.
Does perceived social support correlate with quality of life and treatment compliance in cardiovascular patients?
Observational (n=96)
No
Does perceived social support correlate with quality of life and treatment compliance in cardiovascular patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 6.3% vs 5.5%
p-value: p=0.033
Higher perceived social support from family and friends is significantly associated with better quality of life, adherence to medical appointments, and substance use avoidance in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Supports assessing social support in cardiac care; leaves open whether interventions improve QoL or compliance.
Background: The benefits of social support are often overlooked in common management components of cardiovascular diseases. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is self-administered and scores perceived social support (PSS). We sought to identify PSS among cardiovascular patients and the effects it may have on quality of life (QoL) and treatment compliance. Methods: A total of 96 patients were evaluated using the MSPSS in 3 categories: significant other (SO), family, and friends using a 7-point Likert scale. A supplemental lifestyle survey assessed various demographics, subjective QoL, and compliance with treatment plans. Results: Patients with high QoL reported a higher PSS Likert score in the family support category. Patients who were compliant with appointments and had high substance use avoidance (tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs) had a higher PSS Likert score in the friend support and higher PSS Likert score in support from SO and family categories, respectively. No difference in PSS was found in compliance with medications, diet, and exercise. Conclusion: Various social support categories are directly associated with higher QoL, adherence to appointments, and substance abuse avoidance.
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Wenn et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular disease (n=96). Perceived Social Support vs. Low Perceived Social Support was evaluated on Mean Likert score for family perceived social support in patients with high versus low quality of life (p=0.033). Higher perceived social support from family was significantly associated with high quality of life, and support from friends was associated with better appointment compliance in cardiac patients.
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