Episode 201: Fighting for the Role and Power of Occupational Therapy in the ICU

Get unlimited CE credits for this podcast and any learning experience here: SapienCE Reflecting Learning | Unleash Your Inner SageIn this podcast episode, we introduce Amanda Luper, an experienced occupational therapist with over 13 years in acute care ICU. Amanda shares her journey, starting from her field placement at Vanderbilt, which shaped her career path, to her current focus on early mobility and cognitive care in the ICU. She discusses the innovative approaches she has championed, including mobilizing patients early, even building protocols for cognitive assessments. Amanda also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the ICU and highlights the critical role OTs play in patient care. The episode touches on her experiences advocating for better OT training and competency in ICUs and her work in post-ICU support groups. Through detailed examples and heartfelt patient stories, Amanda illustrates the significant impact occupational therapists can have on patient recovery and outcomes.Get your CE credit for this episode and all learning you do ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to bring the revolution to your ICU? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DaytonICUConsulting.com⁠