PS scales (performance status)

Question 1

Karnofsky scales

Answer 1

100-80: independently carry on normal activity and work

70-50: unable to work outside home, live with some assistance, independent personal needs

40-10: unable to provide self car, requires institutional or hospice care, disease progresses rapidly and prognosis is poor

0: passed away

Question 2

ECOG scores

Answer 2

0: fully active

1-2: restricted but able to carry out personal care, out of bed more than 50%

3-4: limited or no self care, in bed or chair >50%

5: passed away