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Karnofsky Performance Status
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Definition 1
A standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The Karnofsky Performance scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better able to carry out daily activities. KPS may be used to determine a patient's prognosis, to measure changes in a patient’s ability to function, or to decide if a patient could be included in a clinical trial. Also called KPS. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An index designed for classifying patients 16 years of age or older by their functional impairment. (NCI Thesaurus)
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