Social support and quality of life

Chronic diseases are increasing exponentially worldwide. Associated with aging and dependency, they heighten the need for caregivers, who, due to the demands of caregiving, experience a reduced quality of life and greater burden. To cope with these challenges, social support is essential.全球范围内，慢性病（chronic diseases）正呈指数级增长态势。此类疾病与衰老及失能状态相关，会大幅提升对护理人员的需求量；而护理人员因照护工作的繁重要求，往往生活质量下降且背负更沉重的身心负担。为应对上述挑战，社会支持不可或缺。