54 Function Assessment: Karnofsky Performance Status Score (KPS)

Karnofsky Score Level of Functional Capacity
100 normal, no complaints, no evidence of disease
90 able to carry out normal activity, minor signs/symptoms of disease
80 normal activity with effort, some signs or symptoms of disease
70 cares for self, unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work
60 requires occasional assistance but is able to care for most needs
50 requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care
40 disabled, requires special care and assistance
30 severely disabled, hospitalization indicated although death not imminent
20 hospitalization necessary, very sick, active supportive treatment necessary
10 moribund, fatal processes, progressing rapidly
0 dead

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