NERS NEWS — Students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, successfully organized an educational program for patients and their families in IRNA 3 Ward, Universitas Airlangga Hospital on Thursday (April 30), as an effort to improve patients’ and families’ knowledge in postoperative pain management.
The activity began with a lecture covering the definition, causes, mechanisms of pain, and pain management in postoperative patients. This was followed by an interactive discussion session with several questions raised by the participants. Patients and families appeared enthusiastic, as the material delivered was considered highly relevant to their needs in managing postoperative pain.
The event was attended by families of patients who were undergoing treatment and those who were about to undergo or had already undergone surgical procedures in IRNA 3 at Universitas Airlangga Hospital. In addition, supervising nurses were also present to guide and support the students throughout the activity. The program took place in the waiting room of IRNA 3, Universitas Airlangga Hospital, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
This educational activity was conducted to fulfill the Clinical Nursing Practice assignment of Group A1, Class A1, Cohort 2023, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga. Moreover, it aimed to assist patients and their families in improving the quality of the postoperative recovery process at Universitas Airlangga Hospital. This initiative represents a tangible contribution of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the third and fourth pillars, which focus on ensuring good health and well-being for all through quality health education.
Write: Dwita Meidya Kusuma Hartanti
Editor: Nandyta Putri Rahmadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
