Grade |
Definition |
0 |
Fully active, able to carry on all pre‐disease performance without restriction |
1 |
Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g. light house work, office work |
2 |
Ambulatory and capable of all self‐care, but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours |
3 |
Capable of only limited self‐care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours |
4 |
Completely disabled. Cannot carry out any self‐care. Totally confined to bed or chair |
5 |
Dead |