BIO :
          Dr. Prakaikaew Siripoon is a lecturer in the Child Health Nursing department. She is responsible for teaching students in bachelor’s degree programs and Programs of Nursing Specialty in critically ill Neonatal and Pediatric patients. She is experienced nursing care for chronically ill pediatric patients with conditions such as cancer, epilepsy and chronic conditions as well as end-of-life care for children who receiving palliative care. In addition, Dr. Prakaikaew also has experience in research with community health systems, early childhood care in the community and community health services for children with chronic conditions. This focus aims to build knowledge fosters the development of hospital-to-home care. She has recently begun to develop research with specialist nurses in hospitals to study the care behavior of caregivers of pediatric epilepsy patients and to develop educational programs and discharge planning programs for promotion of self-care among children and their families.