Palliative Performance Scale
Describes functional performance in palliative care patients from 0 to 100%.
When to use
Serial functional assessment of patients with advanced disease in palliative care.
Pearls and pitfalls
- The scale ranges from 100% to 0% in 10% steps, describing ambulation, activity, self care and intake.
- Rapid performance declines may indicate clinical worsening and should be investigated.
- The scale does not replace assessment of symptoms, prognosis or goals of care.
- Use the same version and observer when possible to compare assessments.
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Formula
Choose the level matching current ambulation, activity, self care and intake.
Evidence
Palliative performance scale with reliability and validity studies in palliative care populations.
References
- Anderson F, Downing GM, Hill J, Casorso L, Lerch N. Palliative performance scale (PPS): a new tool. J Palliat Care. 1996;12(1):5-11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8855950/
- Ho F, Lau F, Downing MG, Lesperance M. A reliability and validity study of the Palliative Performance Scale. BMC Palliat Care. 2008;7:10. doi:10.1186/1472-684X-7-10
Frequently asked questions
What is Palliative Performance Scale?
Describes functional performance in palliative care patients from 0 to 100%. Serial functional assessment of patients with advanced disease in palliative care.
How is the result calculated?
Choose the level matching current ambulation, activity, self care and intake.
How should the result be interpreted?
Palliative performance scale with reliability and validity studies in palliative care populations.
What are the sources?
Anderson F, Downing GM, Hill J, Casorso L, Lerch N. Palliative performance scale (PPS): a new tool. J Palliat Care. 1996;12(1):5-11. Ho F, Lau F, Downing MG, Lesperance M. A reliability and validity study of the Palliative Performance Scale. BMC Palliat Care. 2008;7:10.