NurseByMyCalc iconNurseByMyCalcNurse, by my calculations… you’ve got this.BlogHome
← Back to Palliative / Hospice
Palliative / Hospice

Karnofsky Performance Status Calculator

Reference the KPS level that matches a patient’s function.

Karnofsky Performance Status

70% Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or active work.
FORMULAFunctional status from 100 (normal) to 10 (moribund)

Widely used in oncology and hospice discussions. Document the assessment behind the number and follow institutional guidance.