Karnofsky DA, Burchenal JH: In Evaluation of Chemotherapy Agents, Macleod C M, (ed.). Columbia University Press, New York, 1949, pp 191-205.

Score

Meaning

100

Normal, no complaints, no evidence of disease

90

Able to carry on normal activity, minor symptoms

80

Normal activity with effort, some symptoms

70

Cares for self, unable to carry on normal activity

60

Requires occasional assistance, cares for most needs

50

Requires considerable assistance and frequent care

40

Disabled, requires special care and assistance

30

Severely disabled, hospitalized, death not imminent

20

Very sick, active supportive care needed

10

Moribund, fatal processes are progressing rapidly

0

Dead

 

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