NERS NEWS — (Friday, 13/2/2026) — Nursing Clinical Practice students from the Regular Program of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted a Hospital Health Promotion (PKRS) session in the ICU Graha Trimed waiting room at Universitas Airlangga Hospital on Friday, February 13, 2026.The activity aimed to enhance patients’ families’ understanding of the definition, transmission, prevention, and management of pneumonia, enabling them to take an active role in maintaining the health of their family members.
This PKRS activity focused on pneumonia, providing a comprehensive explanation covering the definition of the disease, its causes, modes of transmission, and preventive measures. The students explained that pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and can spread through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In addition to delivering the material, they also demonstrated effective coughing techniques to help clear secretions and proper cough etiquette practices to prevent the spread of infection.
The activity was carried out by five Nursing Clinical Practice students of Universitas Airlangga, under the supervision of the ICU Head Nurse, Mr. Rio Yuniar, S.Kep., Ns. The education session began at 9:00 a.m. in the ICU waiting room. The audience, consisting of patients’ family members, showed high enthusiasm and actively asked questions about transmission, warning signs, and home care for pneumonia.
This education session aimed to improve the health literacy of patients’ families so they can recognize symptoms such as severe shortness of breath, persistent high fever, rapid breathing, or decreased consciousness as signs that require immediate medical attention. In addition, the students emphasized the importance of medication adherence, maintaining environmental cleanliness and proper home ventilation, as well as ensuring adequate nutrition and rest for patients. The activity also serves as a form of support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-being.
Health education in the hospital setting serves as a promotive and preventive effort to reduce morbidity due to respiratory infections while also strengthening collaboration between educational institutions and healthcare services. Through this PKRS activity, students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga made a tangible contribution to improving patients’ families’ understanding of pneumonia and encouraging active participation in its prevention and care. Similar activities are expected to continue in the future as part of the institution’s commitment to improving community health quality and supporting the achievement of the SDGs.
Author: Natasya Fitri Susanti
Editor: Nandyta Putri Rahmadhani (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
