KPSKarnofsky Performance Status
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Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
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KPSKarnofsky Performance Status
Functional Score
Definition
Able to carry on normal activity and to work; no special care needed.
Verified
Last Review: 2026
| Score (%) | Level of Functional Capacity |
|---|---|
| 100 | No complaints; no evidence of disease. |
| 90 | Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs or symptoms. |
| 80 | Normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms. |
| 70 | Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or active work. |
| 60 | Requires occasional assistance; able to care for most personal needs. |
| 50 | Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care. |
| 40 | Disabled; requires special care and assistance. |
| 30 | Severely disabled; hospital admission indicated. |
| 20 | Very sick; hospital admission necessary; active supportive treatment. |
| 10 | Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly. |
| 0 | Dead. |
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
