For certain medical purposes, such as enrolling individuals in medical trials and evaluating them for placement in housing, a concise means of communicating their ability to carry on typical life activities is needed. Several scales have been developed for this purpose.
Rating | Description |
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0 | No symptoms. Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease activities without restriction. |
1 | Symptomatic. Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light housework, office work. |
2 | Symptomatic. Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities. Less than 50% of waking hours in bed. |
3 | Capable of only limited selfcare. Confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours. |
4 | Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any selfcare. Totally confined to bed or chair. |
5 | Dead. |
Rating | Description |
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100% | normal, no complaints, no sign of disease |
90% | capable of normal activity, few symptoms or signs of disease |
80% | normal activity with some difficulty, some symptoms or signs |
70% | caring for self, not capable of normal activity or work |
60% | requiring some help, can take care of most personal requirements |
50% | requires help often, requires frequent medical care |
40% | disabled, requires special care and help |
30% | severely disabled, hospital admission indicated but no risk of death |
20% | very ill, urgently requiring admission, requires supportive measures or treatment |
10% | moribund, rapidly progressive fatal disease processes |
0% | death |
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