Appendix B Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) scores
| Score | Patient's functional impairment |
|---|---|
|
100% |
The patient has no complaints and is without evidence of disease. |
|
90% |
The patient has minor signs or symptoms, but is able to carry out his or her normal activities. |
|
80% |
The patient demonstrates some signs or symptoms and requires some effort to carry out normal activities. |
|
70% |
The patient is able to care for self, but is unable to do his or her normal activities or active work. |
|
60% |
The patient is able to care for self, but requires occasional assistance. |
|
50% |
The patient requires medical care and much assistance with self-care. |
|
40% |
The patient is disabled and requires special care and assistance. |
|
30% |
The patient is severely disabled and hospitalisation is indicated; death is not imminent. |
|
20% |
The patient is very ill with hospitalisation and active life-support treatment necessary. |
|
10% |
The patient is moribund with fatal process proceeding rapidly. |
|
0% |
Dead. |