Karnofsky Performance Status
Karnofsky Performance Status
The Karnofsky Performance Status (pronunciation: kar-NOF-skee) is a standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The Karnofsky Performance scores range from 100 to 0, where 100 means the patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without restriction, and 0 means the patient has died.
Etymology
The Karnofsky Performance Status is named after Dr. David A. Karnofsky, an American oncologist who, along with his colleague Dr. Joseph H. Burchenal, developed the scale in 1949.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Performance Status: A measure of how well a patient can perform ordinary tasks and carry out daily activities.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Palliative Care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms and stress.
Usage
The Karnofsky Performance Status is used by doctors and researchers to assess how a patient's disease is progressing, measure the patient's response to therapy, and determine appropriate treatment options. It is also used in clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of new cancer treatments.
See Also
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
- World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Status
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Karnofsky Performance Status
- Wikipedia's article - Karnofsky Performance Status
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