NERS NEWS— Surabaya, August 27, 2026 – A Hospital Health Education (PKRS) session on pneumonia was held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the GBPT ICU Meeting Room at Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, with patients’ families as the target participants. The activity was a collaborative effort between nursing students undergoing clinical practice and the Neuro ICU team, who also provided an explanation of chest physiotherapy as one of the interventions that may help facilitate the removal of secretions in patients with respiratory disorders.
The educational materials covered the definition of pneumonia, its causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and the role of families in supporting patient care. The Neuro ICU team then explained chest physiotherapy, including its purpose, benefits, and general procedures. The materials were delivered through direct explanations and discussions with patients’ families.
Throughout the activity, the patients’ families were highly interactive and enthusiastic in participating in the health education session. Families actively asked questions, provided responses, and followed the explanations and demonstration of chest physiotherapy. The activity proceeded smoothly, and the families showed strong interest in the materials presented.
