RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND QUALITY OF LIFE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY IN BANGKINANG HOSPITAL

Abstract

Hemodialysis is performed to improve the quality of life of people with chronic renal failure, but during the hemodialysis process the patient experiences various psychosocial problems, such as depression, feels useless and becomes a burden to his family. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family support and quality of life in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis therapy. This study used a descriptive correlation research design with a cross sectional approach. The population in the study of all patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy at Bangkinang General Hospital was 60 total sampling techniques. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that the majority of respondents received good family support as many as 31 respondents (51.7%), had a good quality of life as many as 55 respondents (91.7%), there was a relationship between family support and the quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy. statistical test obtained p-value = 0.001 <α (α = 0.05). It is hoped that the family will increase awareness about the importance of providing support to patients by more often accompanying patients while undergoing hemodialysis therapy.