Table 1 |
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Karnofsky performance status scale |
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| Score |
Criteria |
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| 100 |
Normal, no complaints, no evidence of disease |
| 90 |
Able to carry on normal activity, minor signs and symptoms |
| 80 |
Normal activities with effort, some signs or symptoms |
| 70 |
Care for self, unable to carry on normal activity or do active work |
| 60 |
Requires occasional assistance, cares for most needs |
| 50 |
Requires considerable assistance and frequent care |
| 40 |
Disabled, requires special care and assistance |
| 30 |
Severely disabled, hospitalized, death not imminent |
| 20 |
Very sick, hospitalized, active supportive care needed |
| 10 |
Moribund, fatal processes are progressing rapidly |
| 0 |
Dead |
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