Kent, Surrey and Sussex ACC ODN Rehabilitation Conference
About this Event
Kent, Surrey and Sussex ACC ODN Rehabilitation Conference
Join us in person for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex ACC ODN Rehabilitation Conference! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals, share insights, and dive into the latest in rehabilitation practices. Whether you're looking to learn, network, or get inspired, this conference has it all. Don't miss out on a day filled with engaging sessions and great company!
Agenda
The ICU Recovery Pathway: From Discharge to Community Reintegration
Info: Defining best practice across the recovery continuum, including practical use of the PICUPS tool, approaches to triaging follow‑up needs, outcome measurement in rehabilitation, and goal‑focused recovery planning.
Demonstrating the Impact of High‑Quality Rehabilitation and Follow‑Up Services
Info: Shared learning from established KSS services, exploring resilient follow‑up clinics, outcome measurement, and demonstrating service value.
Long‑Term Weaning in Complex Critical Illness
Info: A case‑based session examining long‑term weaning in a patient with complex needs, highlighting multidisciplinary rehabilitation challenges and solutions.
Optimising Respiratory Muscle Function and Communication
Info: Practical insights into Inspiratory Muscle Training, Expiratory Muscle Training, and above‑cuff vocalisation, with application across critical care and recovery pathways.
Intubation‑Related and Surgical Dysphagia and Dysphonia
Info: Understanding mechanisms, risk factors, and rehabilitation implications of swallowing and voice disorders following intubation and surgery, from ICU to ward and community care.
The EPICS Study: Digital Monitoring of Post‑Intensive Care Syndrome
Info: Exploring the use of e‑health tools, apps, and digital platforms to monitor PICS symptoms during the first three months following hospital discharge.
Using Patient‑Reported Data to Optimise Rehabilitation Pathways
Info: How patient‑reported outcomes can support effective intensive care rehabilitation and follow‑up within finite resources.
Lived Experience of Recovery: Patient and Family Perspectives
Info: Reflections on rehabilitation and follow‑up care, including the role and impact of ICU patient diaries.
Sustaining Person‑Centred Care in Critical Care
Info: Key lessons from the Post‑Humanisation Project, focusing on embedding compassion, culture change, and MDT collaboration.
The role of Occupational Therapists
Info: The role of Occupational Therapists across the rehabilitation and follow‑up pathway including assessing cognition and function in critical care rehabilitation and follow up care
Psychology in the Critical Care Rehabilitation
Info: Psychological trauma, PTSD, and family recovery needs, including structured use of ICU diaries
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.00











