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Objective To investigate the emotional support and quality of life of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Method Ninty six patients with maintenance hemodialysis patients involved the investigation of emotional support and quality of life using the Family Care Index and Life Scale.Results The total score of the patients on emotional support was(5.80±3.80).Among them, 27 of the cases(28.13%)were scored higher,45 of the cases(46.88%)were at medium level and 24 of the cases(25.00%)were at lower level. The score on quality of life of all the patients was(176.41±18.26),with all the factors ranked from high to low score: health and function, life satisfaction degree,self concept and social and economic conditions.Conclusions Emotional support and quality of life in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis needs improvement.Higher emotional support is good for the improved quality of life.