The Relationship of Health Professional Support to the Quality of Life of Schizophrenia Patients Hospitalized at Mutiara Sukma Mental Hospital NTB

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by distorted reality, delusions, hallucinations, and disruptions in thought processes and content. According to the 2018 National Basic Health Research (Riset Kesehatan Dasar: Riskesdas) data, schizophrenia remains a challenge in Indonesia, and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) ranking third after Bali and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The impact of schizophrenia on patients' quality of life is significant, particularly regarding the support provided by healthcare professionals, especially during inpatient care. This study explored the correlation between healthcare professionals' support and the quality of life of inpatient schizophrenic patients at RSJ (Rumah Sakit Jiwa: Mental Health Hospital) Mutiara Sukma, NTB. Validated and reliable questionnaires were used for data collection using an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample comprised 73 respondents, selected through simple random sampling. The collected data underwent analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test. The findings of this study indicate a predominantly high level of support from healthcare professionals, with 46.6% reporting a good quality of life. Notably, a significant relationship was observed between healthcare professionals' support and the quality of life of hospitalized schizophrenic patients at RSJ Mutiara Sukma, NTB, with a P-value of 0.00 and a correlation coefficient of 0.624. In conclusion, this study confirms a direct relationship between healthcare professionals' support and the quality of life of hospitalized schizophrenic patients at RSJ Mutiara Sukma, NTB.