Normal; no complaints; no evidence of disease.Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs or symptoms of disease.Normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms of disease.Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work.Requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most of their personal needs.Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care.Disabled; requires special care and assistance.Severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent.Very sick; hospital admission necessary; active supportive treatment necessary.Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly.Dead

Formula :

Performance score based on clinician assessment in increments of 10.

Explanation of Result :

The Karnofsky score runs from 100 to 0, where 100 is “perfect” health and 0 is death.

* Please verify all calculations prior to clinical use.