KPS & PPS

[Zee_RN, BSN, RN]

When you are evaluating and assessing patients and assigning performance scores do you use the Karnofsky (KPS) and Palliative Performance Score (PPS) or just one of the two or something different altogether? (Such as the ECOG). We use both KPS and PPS but I think that's overkill (hah, no hospice pun intended) as the PPS is based on the Karnofsky. Of course the FAST is used for Alzheimer's patients as well.

Thanks!

[nutella, MSN, RN]

When you are evaluating and assessing patients and assigning performance scores do you use the Karnofsky (KPS) and Palliative Performance Score (PPS) or just one of the two or something different altogether? (Such as the ECOG). We use both KPS and PPS but I think that's overkill (hah, no hospice pun intended) as the PPS is based on the Karnofsky. Of course the FAST is used for Alzheimer's patients as well.

Thanks!

PPS and FAST - there are also other scales that are more applicable for cancer patients that are based on the Edmonton scale/tool.

[tschoenholz]

I only use PPS where I work

[Jemama]

Mostly PPS here.

[MSNMPHPhdNMD]

I use pps fast and muac

[sclpn]

PPS ECOG FAST

[vampiregirl, BSN, RN]

KPS but some interest has been expressed to transition to the PPS.

I find the criteria for PPS are more clearly defined, and therefore it's easier to more accurately score a patient.