Evaluation and treatment

A structured approach to the ICU therapy evaluation — what to assess, how to document, and how to think through clinical decision-making.

Sample goals

Evidence-informed goal examples across functional domains for ICU patients. A starting point you can adapt to your patient’s presentation.

OT treatment protocol

A structured protocol for OT in the ICU — from chart review through discharge planning — adaptable to your setting.

OT treatment ideas: general

Practical treatment ideas across cognitive, motor, and functional domains — organized by presentation and level of participation.

OT treatment ideas: disorders of consciousness

Sensory stimulation, structured assessment, and meaningful activity for patients at low levels of consciousness.

Case studies

Real ICU patient scenarios walking through clinical reasoning, goal-setting, and treatment from evaluation to discharge.

Therapy equipment

Common equipment used in ICU therapy — positioning devices, adaptive tools, mobility aids — and guidance on when to use them.

Phone and tablet apps

Apps useful for ICU therapy practice — cognitive assessment, communication support, clinical reference, and bedside integration.