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. 2021 Jan 4;2021(1):CD013630. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013630.pub2

1. Karnofsky performance score.

Score Definition
100 Normal, no complaints, no evidence of disease
90 Able to carry on normal activity: minor symptoms of disease
80 Normal activity with effort: some symptoms of disease
70 Cares for self: unable to carry on normal activity or active work
60 Requires occasional assistance but is able to care for needs
50 Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care
40 Disabled: requires special care and assistance
30 Severely disabled: hospitalisation is indicated, death is not imminent
20 Very sick, hospitalisation is necessary: active treatment is necessary
10 Moribund, fatal processes are progressing rapidly
0 Dead