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. 2014 Jun 16;2014(1):38–45. doi: 10.5339/qmj.2014.6
PPS (%) Ambulation Activity &evidence of disease Self-care Intake Conscious level

100 Full Normal activity & work No evidence of disease Full Normal Full

90 Full Normal activity & work Some evidence of disease Full Normal Full

80 Full Normal activity with effort Some evidence of disease Full Normal or reduced Full

70 Reduced Unable to work Significant disease Full Normal or reduced Full

60 Reduced Unable to do hobby/housework Significant disease Occasional assistance necessary Normal or reduced Full or confusion

50 Mainly sit/lie Unable to do hobby/housework Significant disease Considerable assistance required Normal or reduced Full or drowsy or confusion

40 Mainly in bed Unable to do most activities Extensive disease Mainly assistance Normal or reduced Full or drowsy ± confusion

30 Totally bed Bound Unable to do any activity Extensive disease Total care Reduced Full or drowsy ± confusion

20 Totally bed Bound Unable to do any activity Extensive disease Total care Minimal to sips Full or drowsy ± confusion

10 Totally bed Bound Unable to do any activity Extensive disease Total care Mouth care only Drowsy or coma

0 Death