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To explore the effectiveness of life care planning in improving outcomes for individuals with severe injuries sustained in an accident.

January 14, 2026Journal of Life Care Planning0 citations

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Life Care Planning for Successful Outcomes: A Ten Year Case Study

SRSharon L. Reavis

Key Points

To explore the effectiveness of life care planning in improving outcomes for individuals with severe injuries sustained in an accident.
Case study focused on a family involved in a vehicle accident.
Assessment of injuries including head trauma and fractures.
Long-term tracking and evaluation of care planning outcomes over ten years.
Kristen and her daughter had significant rehabilitation needs due to their injuries.
Life care planning facilitated better medical and psychological support for all family members.
The outcomes demonstrate improvements in quality of life for Kristen and her children over the ten years.

Abstract

In the winter of J 992, Kristen Taylor, a 29-year old female, and her three children, ages 6 4 years and J 8 months were on their way to work, school and daycare, respectively. years, ’ h I . h • h h. I h. Kristen stopped to fuel her car;. and w en eaving t e st~t1?n, e~ ve 1c e was tt he~d-on ?Y another vehicle. Kristen experienced a Grade III head JnJury with secondary quadnpares1s, multiple fractures, and internal injuries. Her 18-month old daughter sustained a significant brain injury, and her two sons experienced multiple injuries including mild brain trauma.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6967191987ba607552bb9185 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.70385/001c.155299

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