Sensory Stimulation and Early Engagement in Critical Care

In this episode, we dive into the world of critical care occupational therapy and ask:

👉 What’s the most frequent sensory stimulation we provide in ICU?

👉 How do we really promote early engagement with patients who are barely responsive?

From tactile input and proprioception to cognitive-perceptual retraining, I’ll walk you through how OTs use stimulation and engagement as the first steps toward recovery.

It’s reflective, it’s practical, and it’s about making our hidden work visible.

✨ Tune in, share with a colleague, and remember: anything you do matters, and has an outcome.