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Validation of the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale in a Geriatric Residential Population

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1995 · Vol. 43(2) · pp. 130–137

Patricia A. Parmelee✉(Polisher Research Institute)Paul Thuras(University of Minnesota System)Ira R. KatzM. Powell Lawton(Polisher Research Institute)

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Abstract

The CIRS appears to be a valid indicator of health status among frail older institution residents. The illness severity and comorbidity composites performed equally well in predicting longitudinal outcomes. Item-level analyses suggest that the CIRS may be useful in developing differential illness profiles associated with mortality, hospitalization, and disability.

Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Frailty in Older AdultsMedicineComorbidityRating scalePopulationMedical recordSeverity of illnessAcute careGerontologyPhysical therapyEmergency medicine

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Activities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMortalitySeverity of Illness IndexSkilled Nursing FacilitiesGeriatric AssessmentComorbidityFrail Elderly

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