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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.
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