Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualiti Hidup dan Sokongan Sosial Pesakit Berinsuran dalam Program Return To Work (RTW) di Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) Sabah

ABSTRACT

@#Introduction Insured Patient is a term used by SOCSO for workers who suffer workplace accidents. Compensation only does not guarantee the quality of life (QoL) of patient if disabilities permanently and not get social support. This study aims to determine the QoL of Insured Patient who participated in the Return To Work (RTW) Programme and the social support from individual whom are close to them. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 117 respondents whom participated in the RTW Program at SOCSO Sabah. Results The result showed there were significant differences between level of education with physical domain in QoL (t=-2.422, p=0.017), social relationship domain (t=-2.088, p=0.039), and total QoL (t=-2.865, P=0.005). There are significant differences between the structural support from social support domain with total score QoL (F=4.093, P=0.019), patients with structural support more than 10 have a good QoL. Patients with high education level have better QoL. Conclusions In conclusion, the QoL of the respondents is at a moderate level. Educational factors, structural support and social support affect the QoL of patients and should be emphasized to ensure that the QoL of patients can be improved.