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Perceived social support was measured using the Social Support for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Instrument, which assesses informational, emotional, and functional support. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and separate univariate General Linear Model analyses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants reported low\u2010to\u2010moderate informational, emotional, and functional support. Patient education was received primarily from physicians, whereas nurse\u2010delivered education was uncommon, and more than half of participants reported no scheduled follow\u2010up visits. Informational support was strongest for disease consequences and medication information, while support related to treatment options and follow\u2010up monitoring was lower. Emotional support was mainly received from family and friends, while functional support was stronger for self\u2010monitoring than for medication management and structured follow\u2010up. Ablation treatment was consistently associated with lower perceived support across all domains, whereas scheduled follow\u2010up visits were associated with higher emotional support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Perceived social support among adults with atrial fibrillation was uneven and embedded in the formal care pathway. Support gaps were evident in follow\u2010up, nurse\u2010delivered education, medication management, and practical atrial fibrillation\u2010specific self\u2010management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for the Profession and\/or Patient Care<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cardiovascular nurses can strengthen atrial fibrillation care by providing structured patient education, emotional support, practical self\u2010management support, and follow\u2010up, particularly after ablation and during long\u2010term care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Impact<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study addresses the limited evidence on perceived social support among adults with atrial fibrillation. The findings suggest that support is unevenly integrated into atrial fibrillation care pathways and that nurse\u2010led education and structured follow\u2010up remain underused. 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