A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY of PEDIATRIC LIFE CARE PLAN OUTCOMES: ONE LIFE CARE PLANNER’S EXPERIENCE

This study discusses a retrospective survey of twenty-two pediatric life care plans, completed by one nurse life care planner. Findings demonstrate accuracy in prediction of long-term needs for care, treatment and services, however plan implementation by the parents was inconsistent. Use of case management to implement the life care plan is recommended as a result of the survey