Table 1.

Scoring criteria of the Karnofsky Performance Scale.

Physical condition	Score
Normal, asymptomatic and physical signs	100 scores
Able to perform normal activities with mild symptoms and signs	90 scores
Normal activity, with some symptoms or signs	80 scores
Can perform self-care, but cannot maintain normal life and work	70 scores
Can usually perform self-care, but sometimes needs help	60 scores
Often need to be taken care of	50scores
Cannot perform self-care needs special care and help	40 scores
Too seriously ill to perform self-care	30 scores
Seriously ill, needs to be hospitalized and receive active support treatment	20 scores
Near death	10 scores
Dead	0 scores