Perceived Social Support, Quality of Life and Satisfaction among Patients with Chronic Conditions: A Correlational Study

This study was designed to examine the level of satisfaction of quality of life, perceived social support and patient’s satisfactory response to their treatment among people with chronic illnesses (Diabetes and Heart patients were included). For the present research, a quantitative (n=103) study design was elected. Three of well-structured instruments, Multiple perceived social support, quality of life WHO and short assessment of patient’s satisfaction were administered. The study findings shows that there is significant relationship between quality of life and perceived social support, and people with chronic illnesses in Gujrat Pakistan has moderate level of quality-of-life perceived social support and their response to treatment is also at moderate level. Study found that there are mean differences between genders QOL and MPSS, male patients have greater social support and quality of life than female patients. Research demonstrates the crucial role of social support in improving well-being for chronic illness patients with special attention required for female patients when designing satisfaction and quality-of-life improving interventions.