title: The use of an assessment tool in care homes.
abstract: The Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) for Long Term Care Facilities ( Morris et al 1990 ) is a comprehensive, standardised assessment of residents' needs in long-term care developed by interRAI ( www.interrai.org ). interRAI is an international collaboration of practitioners and researchers committed to improving the care of vulnerable populations.
authors.affiliation: University of Kent.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stosz
authors.affiliation: Centre for Health Services Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury.
authors.forename: Iain
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Carpenter