“Marning” Mattress Innovation: Yogyakarta’s Elderly Healthier
PKM Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta has once again provided innovations to improve the quality of life of the community. This time, UNISA Yogyakarta’s community service team focused on elderly health by introducing “Marning”, a special mattress for proning position. The proning position, which is lying face down, is known to effectively reduce shortness of breath, especially in patients with respiratory disorders.
Innovation
The proning position does provide significant benefits, but it is often uncomfortable and difficult for patients, especially the elderly. Seeing this, the Unisa lecturer team consisting of Luluk Rosida S.ST., M.KM, Eny Fitriadi S.ST M.Kes, and Andry Ariyanto M.Fis, developed the “Marning” mattress which is ergonomically designed and easy to use.
“This ‘Marning’ mat is not only comfortable, but also safe and affordable. In addition, patients can do it independently at home,” said Luluk, one of the researchers.
The PKM UNISA team also collaborated with the IT team to develop an oxygen saturation checking tool that is integrated with a mobile-based application. That way, patients and health workers can monitor oxygen levels regularly and more easily.
“This innovation is expected to provide convenience for the elderly in managing their respiratory conditions,” added Danur Wijayanto M.Cs., a member of the IT team.
The application of the “Marning” mattress innovation at Posyandu Lansia Griya `Aisyiyah Baiturahmah Patangpuluhan Yogyakarta was welcomed enthusiastically by the elderly. They feel more comfortable and confident in doing proning positions.
“I feel more relieved after trying this mattress. My shortness of breath is reduced,” said one of the elderly participants.
The research and development of the “Marning” mattress received full support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) through funding in 2024. This shows that the government strongly supports innovation efforts that have a direct impact on society.
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