Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT)

Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT)

• developed by Dr. Leonie Oldmeadow (Alfred Hospital, Victoria, 2001)
• predict discharge destination of patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty surgery
• purpose:
  • indicate most likely discharge destination after surgery (preoperatively) to allows patients to prepare themselves and their families for their return home
  • align patient’s expectations about what is needed following surgery
  • allows acute hospital to commence early discharge planning
• identify patients who will need the most help after discharge
  • Score <6: Admit to overnight rehabilitation program
  • Score 6-9—Additional intervention to discharge directly home (e.g. Rehabilitation in the Home)
  • Score >9—Discharge directly home

rapt-formDownload

rapt-toolDownload

Reference:

Sconza, C., Respizzi, S., Grappiolo, G. and Monticone, M., 2019. The Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT) after Hip and Knee Replacement: A Systematic Review. Joints, 07(02), pp.041-045.