Depok, 26 March 2025 - The Fleksi Team, consisting of students from the Specialist in Medical Surgical Nursing (MSN) at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Indonesia (FOM UI), once again made the nation proud by becoming one of the finalists in the prestigious event Kumar Sustainability & Innovation Prize (KSIP) 2025 organised by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. This competition carries the theme "Digital Innovations for a Sustainable Future" and was attended by innovative teams from four countries, namely Japan, Singapore, the United States, and Indonesia.

After previously winning second place in Health Innovation Sprint Accelerator (HISA) 2024, the Flex Team consisting of Ns. Muchamad Ardi Putrawardana, M.Kep, Ns. Vitta Margareth Philipus, M.Kep, and Ns. Fitri Susilowati, M.Kep, once again showed their excellence at the international level. With guidance from Prof. Dr. Rr Tutik Sri Haryati, S.Kp., MARS, and Dr. Masfuri, S.Kp, MN, their innovation was recognised as one of the best solutions in the field of digital health.

Fleksi is an innovation based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) designed to help reduce musculoskeletal disorders, particularly for individuals with limited physical activity. This app not only serves as a preventive tool for healthy individuals, but also as a means of rehabilitation for patients with skeletal muscle disorders. Through its telehealth feature, Fleksi allows patients to perform recovery exercises remotely, thus speeding up the rehabilitation process without having to visit health facilities frequently.

According to Ns. Muchamad Ardi Putrawardana, M.Kep., one of the team members, ‘We want to bring solutions that are not only innovative but also provide real benefits to the community, especially in the effort to improve musculoskeletal health in a sustainable manner.’

Dean of the UI Faculty of Nursing, Prof. Dr. Rr. Rr Tutik Sri Haryati, S.Kp, MARS, expressed her appreciation and pride for the Fleksi Team's achievement. ‘The success of our students at the international level is proof that FoN UI not only excels in academics, but also in creating innovations that have a broad impact. We strongly support the students' efforts to continue developing technology-based health solutions that can answer global challenges.’

Furthermore, Prof Tutik added that this achievement is expected to inspire other students to continue to innovate. ‘We hope this achievement will motivate all FoN UI academicians to be more active in research and innovation that has a positive impact on society. Faculty of Nursing UI is committed to continue supporting research and development of health technology that can improve the quality of nursing services, both in Indonesia and internationally.’

Artificial intelligence-based technology has proven to have a huge impact in the world of healthcare, especially in improving service efficiency and accessibility for patients. Fleksi is one example of how the utilisation of AI can change the way patients undergo rehabilitation, by providing a more flexible and affordable alternative.

According to a report from World Health Organization (WHO), musculoskeletal disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. With solutions like Flexion, patients can more easily access therapy without having to face geographical constraints or time limitations. This is expected to reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders and improve people's overall quality of life.

From an academic perspective, the success of Fleksi Team also reflects the importance of collaboration between universities, industry and healthcare practitioners in creating innovations that are relevant to real needs. Universitas Indonesia continues to strive to become a centre for health technology research and development that can compete at the global level.

As an educational institution committed to the development of nursing science, FoN UI sees this achievement as proof that Indonesian students are highly competitive internationally. Initiatives like Flexion not only provide technological solutions, but also emphasise the role of nurses in broader health innovation.

With this achievement, the team is optimistic that their innovation can be further developed and contribute to improving digital-based health services in Indonesia. Going forward, FoN UI will continue to encourage collaboration between academics, practitioners, and industry to accelerate the development of innovative health solutions that are inclusive and sustainable.