First Steps in the NICU 2: Discharge Support Edition

From the NICU to life at home.

The sequel to First Steps in the NICU, this educational visual novel explores discharge planning and support for babies and their families.

Join Yuka, a nursing student, as she listens to families, learns from healthcare professionals, and discovers support in the community. Read the story, make choices, and play educational minigames while considering how care in hospital connects with everyday life after discharge.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE
- Family rounds and discharge planning conferences
- The roles of nurses, doctors, rehabilitation professionals, and other team members
- Minigames about medical care and support
- Connections between hospital care, community services, and family life

FEATURES
- A six-chapter story
- Japanese and English text and voices
- A TIPS feature that explains key terms
- No need to have played the previous game

For nursing and healthcare learners, people who support babies and their families, and anyone interested in neonatal discharge support.

MEDICAL REVIEW
Medical reviewer: Yukihide Miyosawa, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University School of Medicine.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This physician-reviewed game is for learning about NICU discharge planning and support.

It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. It does not replace advice for individual patients or professional clinical training.

Consult a doctor or another qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions. In clinical practice, follow current guidance and your institution's procedures.

Content and interactions are simplified for learning. The story reflects Japan's healthcare and support systems. Available services vary by location, time and individual circumstances.

REFERENCES & RELATED RESOURCES
References and the full medical disclaimer are available on the game's official website, accessible from the website link on this store page. Further reading from professional and public organizations is organized by the game's learning topics.