Life Care Plan Survey 2022: Process, Methods, and Protocols – a 20-Year Perspective

The purpose of this research is to update the Life Care Planning Surveys of 2001 and 2009 with longitudinal data over the course of 20 years regarding the process, methods, and protocols of life care planning. This research provides data to support and advance the practice of life care planning. The Life Care Plan Survey 2022 is a revision and replication of the 2001 and 2009 life care planning surveys. Areas addressed in the survey included: a) demographics; 1. b) business practices; c) roles and functions of the life care planner; 2. c) life care planning protocols; and e) future growth and development. Survey results describe the current state of life care planning practice; provide data on protocols/procedures used by life care planners; and identify areas of life care planning practice where further definition, refinement and/or research may be necessary. In addition to descriptive data, responses were analyzed in terms of similarities and differences related to field of practice, certification status, and amount of deposition experience. Results are expected to enhance life care planning practice by promoting continued discussion and consideration regarding roles, scope of practice, competencies, and standards of practice.