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interRAI Clinical Assessment

Reference Only: The interRAI is a proprietary, computerized Minimum Data Set containing hundreds of items. It cannot be reduced to a simple web calculator. This reference outlines the architecture of the system.

Core Software Modules

interRAI HC

Home Care. Assesses needs of adults receiving home-based support services.

interRAI LTCF

Long-Term Care Facilities. Comprehensive assessment mandated for nursing home residents.

interRAI AC

Acute Care. Identifies frail older adults in hospital to prevent functional decline.

interRAI PC

Palliative Care. Focuses on symptom burden and end-of-life care planning.

Common Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs)

When assessment algorithms detect specific deficits, they "trigger" CAPs, mandating that the facility create a targeted multidisciplinary care plan.

ADL / Rehabilitation Potential

Cognitive Loss / Dementia

Communication Disorders

Visual Function

Mood / Behavioural Symptoms

Falls / Unsteady Gait

Pressure Ulcers

Dehydration / Fluid Maintenance

Undernutrition / Weight Loss

Urinary Incontinence / Catheter

Pain Management

Psychotropic Drug Use

Physical Restraints

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Mandated comprehensive assessment for long-term care (nursing home) admission and periodic review.

Standardised community care assessment for home health resource allocation.

Generating Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) to guide multidisciplinary care plans.

A System, Not a Simple Tool

The interRAI is not a quick bedside calculator; it is an extensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) containing hundreds of data points. This reference provides an overview of the domains covered and the CAPs generated by the interRAI system.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) - Full, Norton Scale or the Katz Index of Independence in ADLs to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026