The interRAI Palliative Care instrument – Better informed palliative care in nursing homes? KU Leuven
Nursing homes have become important locations for the provision of palliative care (Ersek and Carpenter, 2013). Quality palliative care in homes requires a comprehensive evaluation of the different care needs of nursing home residents (Jerant et al., 2004). Research shows that a comprehensive assessment tool can support the evaluation and identification of the resident’s needs in palliative care practice (Mcllfatrick & Hasson, 2014). In ...