Performance Status Scales
The Karnofsky Performance Scale
Description | Percent (%) |
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Normal; no complaints; no evidence of disease | 100 |
Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs and symptoms of disease | 90 |
Normal activity with effort; some signs and symptoms of disease | 80 |
Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or do work | 70 |
Requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most personal needs | 60 |
Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care | 50 |
Disabled; requires special care and assistance | 40 |
Severely disabled; hospitalization indicated although death not imminent | 30 |
Very sick; hospitalization necessary; requires active support treatment | 20 |
Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly | 10 |
Dead | 0 |
+ECOG
Description | Score |
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Normal | 0 |
Fatigue w/o significant decreased activity | 1 |
Fatigue with signifiant decreased activity | 2 |
Bedrest > 50% of waking hours | 3 |
Bedridden or unable to care for self | 4 |
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