NERS NEWS – Professional Nursing students from Class B27 of the Pediatric Nursing clinical rotation successfully conducted a Hospital Health Education (PKRS) program for patients’ families. The educational campaign was held in the NICU/PICU family waiting area on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Organized by Group D2.1, the session addressed the theme “The Role of Parents During Child Hospitalization in the NICU/PICU,” aiming to enhance health literacy and maximize family engagement in supporting critically ill children undergoing intensive care.
The session was attended by approximately 8 family members and proceeded in an orderly, smooth, and conducive manner, aligning precisely with the team’s predetermined clinical outreach plan. The material was delivered utilizing structured lectures, interactive group discussions, and Q&A blocks, supported by visual tools including educational posters and informative leaflets to facilitate seamless comprehension.
The comprehensive topics covered highlighted the critical value of parental involvement in the child’s care process, the strict implementation of infection control measures within the NICU/PICU environment, the preservation of the parents’ own physical and psychological well-being during hospitalization, and the essential steps for transitional discharge planning (home care preparation). During the interactive discussion block, the participants were given a dedicated arena to ask clinical questions and share their personal experiences regarding navigating intensive care journeys.
To evaluate the session’s efficacy, the student speakers presented several targeted questions regarding the core material at the closing segment. The evaluation results demonstrated that the attendees successfully and proficiently addressed the questions, reflecting a significant increase in their understanding of parental roles in accelerating the child’s healing process. The profound enthusiasm displayed by the participants further underscores the heightened need for accessible health promotion among pediatric caregivers.
This PKRS framework directly supports the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, by elevating public health outcomes through targeted promotive and preventive strategies. Continuous family education is highly anticipated to reinforce the clinical application of Family-Centered Care (FCC), ultimately elevating overall service quality and patient safety standards within the hospital ecosystem.
Author: Yuanisa Putri Pramestya
Editor: Farah Dina Azizatul Aulia (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
