Determination of the Relationship Between Family and Social Support and Anxiety-Depression Levels in Liver Transplant Patients

Objective: The present study was conducted to determine of the relationship between family and social support and anxiety-depression levels in liver transplant patients. Methods: The Introductory Characteristics Determination Form, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MPSSS) and Perceived Family Support Scale (PFSS) were used to question the socio-demographic characteristics of the patients. Results: When the distribution of the mean anxiety and depression scores according to their introductory characteristics of the patients was examined, it was determined that the mean score of HADS was found to be high (HAD-A=19.71±3.29, HAD-D=15.90±1.99). The mean MPSSS of the patients was found to be at moderate level as 54.56±17.40; and the mean total score of the PFSS of the patients was found to be at high level as 35.77± 7.16. It was determined that family and social support was effective in reducing the depression levels after liver transplantation. Conclusions: It was found that family and social support was influential in reducing the depression levels after liver transplantation.