This consensus-based framework for PT after hospital discharge aims to improve long-term outcomes for survivors of critical illness.

Physical therapists should seek close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team at ICU-follow-up clinics (when available) when assessing rehabilitation needs.

Multimodal and targeted exercise interventions should be set up and feasibility tested.

Future research should focus on validation of core measurement tools for cognitive, mental, and physical function in the population of critical illness survivors at different points of their recovery trajectory.

Ten internationally established researchers and clinicians participated in this Delphi panel, with a response rate of 80 %, 100 %, and 100 % across three rounds.

Consensus was reached on 88.5 % of the statements, resulting in a framework for PT after hospital discharge.

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