Missing data at follow-up: The case of the interRAI home care assessment instrument in Belgium

Background : In Belgium, a web application BelRAI was developed to support the use of interRAI Home Care assessments. However, not all clients have had a follow-up assessment. Objectives : To examine the prevalence of incomplete assessments at 6-month follow-up and to compare the profiles of persons with and without missing data. Design : Observational study of interRAI Home Care data and data from the Belgian Intermutuality Agency. Setting : Home care in Belgium. Participants : Healthcare professionals using BelRAI in the context of an evaluation of home care interventions to delay institutio... Mehr ...