Abstract:
The prevalence of CHF is increasing every year. The impact of a psychosocial condition requiring comprehensive
treatment for CHF in all aspects. One contributing factor to success is the involvement of the family. Purpose: This
study aimed to determine the differences of social support towards clients with CHF who were receiving family
psychoeducation. Method: This study used a Quasi -experimental pre-post test without a control group”. A sample
of 25 respondents and sample retrieval techniques with a purposive sampling procedure. The instrument used was an
ISSB questionnaire for measuring social support. The intervention group was provided with family psychoeducation
that performed 5 sessions. Result and conclusion: The finding this study showed was a significant change before
and after the family support family psychoeducation (p-value 0.00<α). Characteristics of the family and the client is
not associated with social support. Family psychoeducation research way recommended developed in a public hospital.
Keyword: Congestive heart failure, patients, social support, family caregivers and family psychoeducation
