Key result
Patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation reported strong family and institutional support, but no statistically significant relationship was observed between the level of support and disease acceptance.
Why the study?
Cardiac rehabilitation may be directly influenced by social support, but the level of social support and its impact on disease acceptance among these patients required assessment.
Does perceived social support correlate with illness acceptance among patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
Cross-Sectional (n=150)
No
Does perceived social support correlate with illness acceptance among patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
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In this cohort of cardiac rehabilitation patients, levels of disease acceptance and social support were high, but statistical analysis did not demonstrate a direct correlation between the two, highlighting the complex nature of psychological adaptation to cardiovascular disease.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of mortality worldwide, require a multidisciplinary approach, with cardiac rehabilitation being a recommended component. The rehabilitation process may be directly influenced by social support, which enhances motivation to cope with the disease and fosters its acceptance. Aims: This study aims to assess the level of social support among patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation and its impact on disease acceptance. Methods: The study included a sample of 150 patients currently participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Data were collected through direct contact using the validated, anonymous Acceptance of Illness Scale questionnaire, supplemented with a demographic section addressing social support. Results: The majority of respondents reported receiving strong family support (51.3%) and good institutional support (47.3%) during treatment. The mean score for illness acceptance was 29.6 ± 6.9, indicating a high acceptance level observed in most patients (57.3%). The p-values for the association between illness acceptance and support from family and institutions were p = 0.43 and p = 0.82, respectively, suggesting no statistically significant relationship. Conclusions: Patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation generally experience strong family support, good institutional support, and a high level of disease acceptance. No statistically significant relationship was observed between family or institutional support and the level of disease acceptance.
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Szlacheta et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease undergoing cardiac rehabilitation (n=150). Social support (family and institutional) was evaluated on Association between illness acceptance (via Acceptance of Illness Scale) and family/institutional support (p=0.43 for family support, 0.82 for institutional support). Patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation reported strong family and institutional support, but no statistically significant relationship was observed between the level of support and disease acceptance.
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