Performance status
Performance Status
Performance Status (pronunciation: /pərˈfɔːrməns ˈsteɪtəs/) is a term used in medicine and oncology to describe a patient's overall health condition and ability to perform ordinary tasks. The term is often used to determine the appropriate treatment course and to predict the patient's prognosis.
Etymology
The term "Performance Status" is derived from the English words "performance" and "status". "Performance" (from the Latin performare, meaning "to accomplish") refers to the act of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. "Status" (from the Latin status, meaning "condition" or "position") refers to the situation or state of affairs.
Related Terms
- Karnofsky Performance Status: A specific scale used to measure a patient's ability to perform ordinary tasks, with scores ranging from 0 (dead) to 100 (normal, no complaints).
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status: Another scale used to assess a patient's level of functioning in terms of their ability to care for themselves, daily activity, and physical ability.
- Quality of Life: A term used to evaluate the general well-being of individuals and societies, encompassing not only physical health, but also emotional, social, and mental dimensions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Performance status
- Wikipedia's article - Performance status
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