Table 2. WHO Performance Status (PS).
WHO Performance Status (PS) Definition | |
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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 housework, 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 on any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair |
5 | Dead |