Published Apr 20, 2016
Zee_RN, BSN, RN
951 Posts
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
1 Article; 1,509 Posts
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
4 Posts
I only use PPS where I work
Jemama
Mostly PPS here.
MSNMPHPhdNMD
189 Posts
I use pps fast and muac
sclpn
59 Posts
PPS ECOG FAST
vampiregirl, BSN, RN
823 Posts
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.