MAKASSAR — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening international collaboration through the organization of the International Guest Lecture on Occupational Therapy, held virtually via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2026..

This activity was a collaborative initiative between FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar and Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, under the theme “From Biomechanics to Health System Integration.” The theme highlighted the importance of integrating biomechanical sciences into healthcare systems, particularly in the advancement of occupational therapy practice.

The event was officially opened with remarks by the Dean of FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K). In her address, she emphasized the significance of international collaboration in enhancing the quality of education, research, and healthcare services, especially in the continuously evolving field of occupational therapy.

The program featured two main sessions delivered by distinguished speakers in their respective fields. In the first session, Yu Chen Lin, Ph.D from Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, presented a lecture entitled “Biomechanics of Writing and Its Application in Occupational Therapy.” The session explored the role of biomechanics in writing activities and its application in occupational therapy practice, particularly in the rehabilitation of patients with motor impairments.

In the second session, dr. M. YasserAhmad Fananie, MHA, MMR, a lecturer at FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, delivered a presentation titled “Occupational Therapy Services under Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (JKN) System.” He elaborated on the critical role of occupational therapy within Indonesia’s National Health Insurance system, as well as the challenges and opportunities in its implementation.

The event was moderated by Dr. dr. Dara Ugi Aras, M.Kes, who facilitated an engaging and interactive discussion between the speakers and participants.

Through this activity, FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar aims to broaden the academic perspectives of students and faculty members while strengthening international partnerships in the field of health sciences, particularly occupational therapy. Furthermore, this forum serves as a platform for cross-national knowledge exchange to support the continuous improvement of healthcare services in the future.

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FMHS Unismuh Makassar dan Da-Yeh University Taiwan Bahas Integrasi Terapi Okupasi dalam Sistem Kesehatan

MAKASSAR — Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar kembali menunjukkan komitmennya dalam penguatan jejaring internasional melalui penyelenggaraan International Guest Lecture on Occupational Therapy, yang digelar secara daring melalui Zoom Meeting pada Rabu, 30 April 2026.

Kegiatan ini merupakan hasil kolaborasi antara FMHS Unismuh Makassar dengan Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, dengan mengangkat tema “From Biomechanics to Health System Integration”. Tema tersebut menyoroti pentingnya integrasi ilmu biomekanika dengan sistem pelayanan kesehatan, khususnya dalam pengembangan praktik terapi okupasi.

Acara dibuka dengan sambutan oleh Dekan FMHS Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K). Dalam sambutannya, beliau menekankan pentingnya kolaborasi internasional dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan, penelitian, dan layanan kesehatan, khususnya di bidang terapi okupasi yang terus berkembang.

Kegiatan ini menghadirkan dua sesi utama dengan narasumber yang kompeten di bidangnya. Pada sesi pertama, Yu Chen Lin, Ph.D dari Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, membawakan materi bertajuk “Biomechanics of Writing and Its Application on Occupational Therapy”. Materi ini membahas bagaimana aspek biomekanika berperan dalam aktivitas menulis serta penerapannya dalam praktik terapi okupasi, terutama dalam rehabilitasi pasien dengan gangguan motorik.

Selanjutnya, pada sesi kedua, dr. Yasser Ahmad Fananie, MHA, MMR, dosen FMHS Unismuh Makassar, memaparkan materi mengenai “Occupational Therapy Services under Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (JKN) System”. Dalam paparannya, ia menjelaskan peran penting terapi okupasi dalam sistem Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) serta tantangan dan peluang dalam implementasinya di Indonesia.

Kegiatan ini dipandu oleh moderator Dr. dr. Dara Ugi Aras, M.Kes, yang turut mengarahkan jalannya diskusi interaktif antara narasumber dan peserta.

Melalui kegiatan ini, FMHS Unismuh Makassar berharap dapat memperluas wawasan akademik mahasiswa dan dosen, sekaligus memperkuat kerja sama internasional dalam bidang kesehatan, khususnya terapi okupasi. Selain itu, forum ini juga menjadi wadah pertukaran ilmu dan pengalaman lintas negara guna mendukung peningkatan kualitas layanan kesehatan di masa depan.