The Journey Home
Our resources for Training and Research expand beyond the Critical Care episode itself; see below for information on how to best care for patients needing rehabilitaion following a Critical Illness
As part of our ongoing commitment to rehabilitation after critical illness we are supporting and working collaboratively within hospitals to support patients and clinical staff within Primary care
As we develop tools and information these will be made freely available. We also share any resources that might be helpful to clinical staff supporting them to deliver care to patients and carers rehabilitating after critical illness.
Training Resources
Free training for clinical staff – Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment (CPAx) is a simple new assessment tool designed to measure functional recovery from critical illness. This 30-40 minute module has been developed for therapists and nurses intending to use the CPAx in clinical practice. Although primarily aimed at physiotherapists to complete, this module would be suitable for any clinician with experience of mobilising patients in critical care. This has kindly been made available for any staff wishing to undertake the module. Thank you to Eve Corner at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital who has made this training freely available
Survived Critical Care – Then what?
Steve Brett Consultant ICM, President of the ICS 2014-16, talks to a conference hosted by RCPsych Liaison Faculty about research into surviving critical illness and what patients, their carers and Healthcare professionals can expect – and offers some consideration as to what might help.
Overview – Rehabilitation after critical illness
Steve Brett Consultant ICM, Dr Mo Ali Lead GP in NWL discuss opportunities collaboration between Primary Care and Critical Care North West London to support Patients and their families after surviving critical illness.
A Patient’s experience of critical care
Duncan Wells tells of his experiences in critical care. Duncan is the Patient member on the North West London Critical Care Network JCFB and also a Member of the ICS council.
Allied Healthcare Professionals supporting rehabilitation
Eve Corner Consultant Physio, Wendy Willingham senior Physio and Lauren Maher Occupational therapist discuss the AHP role and input for patients whilst they are in critical care and how AHPs continue to support patients after critical care (whilst in the hospital ) and then when they are discharged home.
Follow-up after critical care
Drs Anthony Bastin, Consultant ICM and Julian Letainge, Clinical Fellow in critical care, discuss patient experience and stories from their Follow up clinic.