Research – Research Group
This Research Group focuses on advancing the science and practice of fundamental nursing, nursing leadership, and healthcare management through evidence-based research. Its activities encompass improving the quality of fundamental nursing care, strengthening nursing leadership capacity, enhancing healthcare service management, promoting patient safety, and developing innovative healthcare delivery systems to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of healthcare services.
To become a nationally and internationally recognized research group in fundamental nursing, leadership, and management that contributes to the advancement of nursing science and healthcare management while improving healthcare quality through innovation and global collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Nursalam, M.Nurs (Hons)
The Pediatric and Maternity Nursing Research Group is an academic research cluster dedicated to advancing nursing science, practice, and innovation in maternal, newborn, child, and family health through a life-course approach. Research activities encompass promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative dimensions of care. Research findings are integrated into nursing education and clinical practice and translated into community engagement programs aimed at strengthening family empowerment. The group actively disseminates and publishes research outputs while promoting research translation and innovation to generate meaningful societal impact.
To become an excellent, innovative, and internationally competitive Pediatric and Maternity Nursing Research Group in advancing nursing science and practice through innovation in caring and family-centered care across the maternal and child life course.
Dr. Mira Triharini, S.Kp., M.Kep
The Fundamental Nursing, Leadership, and Management Research Group is dedicated to advancing nursing science and practice through evidence-based research. The group focuses on enhancing the quality of fundamental nursing care, strengthening nursing leadership, improving healthcare management systems, promoting patient safety, and developing innovative healthcare service models to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
To become a nationally and internationally recognized research group in fundamental nursing, leadership, and management, contributing to the advancement of nursing science and healthcare management through innovation, research excellence, and global collaboration.
Dr. Sriyono, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Sp.Kep.MB.
The Medical-Surgical Nursing Research Group focuses on advancing evidence-based nursing theory and practice in providing comprehensive care for adult patients with acute and chronic health conditions. Research activities are directed toward improving patient safety, patient experience, recovery outcomes, rehabilitation, quality of life, and healthcare service efficiency through innovative clinical, educational, and technological interventions that respond to changing disease epidemiology, particularly the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The scope of research encompasses medical and surgical conditions, as well as physical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions of care through a holistic nursing approach. Research and community engagement activities are aligned with national and global health priorities, including infectious diseases, NCDs, health promotion, nutrition, health literacy, and digital health innovations such as telenursing, thereby contributing to improved healthcare quality and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To become an independent, innovative, and internationally recognized Medical-Surgical Nursing Research Group that pioneers the advancement of caring in advanced care through innovation and leadership, while upholding national values, ethics, and moral principles.
Dr. Ika Yuni Widyawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Sp.Kep.MB.
The Mental Health Nursing Research Group, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and practice of mental health nursing through evidence-based approaches. The group addresses the growing complexity of mental health challenges by promoting comprehensive, holistic, and sustainable solutions that encompass promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative dimensions of care for individuals, families, and communities. As part of the university’s commitment to education, research, and community engagement, the research group serves as a collaborative platform for faculty members, researchers, and students to develop innovations in mental health nursing. Research priorities include mental health promotion, prevention of mental disorders, therapeutic interventions, family- and community-based approaches, and digital mental health innovations such as telehealth. Through national and international collaborations, the group is committed to generating high-quality research that contributes to clinical practice, education, and mental health policy development.
To become an excellent, innovative, and globally competitive research group in mental health nursing, advancing evidence-based science, technology, and practice to improve population mental health outcomes.
Dr. Hanik Endang Nihayati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep
The Gerontological Nursing Research Group focuses on advancing research related to healthy ageing, frailty, and long-term care through innovation in caring and morality-based approaches that create meaningful societal impact and improve the quality of healthcare services for older adults. The group is committed to formulating, analyzing, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations that contribute to healthcare development, generate internationally recognized publications, and strengthen international collaborations in addressing the challenges of population ageing and Indonesia’s demographic transition toward the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Research activities are expected to contribute to improving the quality of life of older adults and strengthening healthcare systems in alignment with national healthcare priorities and strategic development agendas.
To become an independent, leading, and internationally recognized research group that pioneers the advancement of gerontological nursing science through innovation in caring and morality-based approaches that generate meaningful societal impact.
Dr. Joni Haryanto, S.Kp., M.Si.
The Family and Community Nursing Research Group focuses on improving population health by understanding the complex interactions among individuals, families, and communities within broader social, cultural, and healthcare system contexts. Grounded in the principles of health equity and social justice, the group integrates nursing science with public health, policy, and technological innovation to address health needs at both local and global levels. Adopting a life-course and systems perspective, the group emphasizes community engagement, family-centered care, and participatory approaches in developing sustainable and impactful interventions. Research activities also address strategic global issues, including healthcare access disparities and nursing workforce dynamics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
To become a leading research group at the national and global levels in advancing family and community nursing through innovative, equitable, evidence-based, and culturally responsive approaches that improve population health and well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Ferry Efendi, S.Kep., Ns., MSc., Ph.D
