Early Mobility Strategies to Prevent Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

As medicine continues to progress with effective life- saving treatments, patients have a better chance at survival. However, with this time spent in critical care units, individuals may present with physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments. As a member of the interdisciplinary team treating these patients, it is important to be mindful of the significant impact this has on quality of life. The Rehabilitation team can play a pivotal role in maximizing a patient's functional independence and help optimize recovery. This course equips participants with a greater understanding of Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and the impact it has on a person's functional recovery and quality of life. It reviewsevidence-based research and current clinical practice guidelines (ex., management of pain, agitation, etc.) to enhance the practice of the Rehabilitation team. Rehabilitation is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing a holistic approach to complex patient care in thecritical care setting.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Understand the impact that Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) has on a person's quality of life and ways in which the Rehabilitation team can minimize these effects
• Incorporate foundational learning into your PT/OT practice through case example and opportunity for reflectiveexercise