The Karnofsky performance status scale: An examination of its reliability and validity in a research setting

Mor, Vincent; Laliberte, Linda; N. Morris, John; C. Wiemann, Michael

doi:10.1002/1097-0142(19840501)53:9<2002::aid-cncr2820530933>3.0.co;2-w

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The Karnofsky performance status scale: An examination of its reliability and validity in a research setting

Published in Cancer • May 1, 1984

Authors:

Vincent Mor

Linda Laliberte

John N. Morris

Abstract

The Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPS) is widely used to quantify the functional status of cancer patients. However, limited data exist documenting its reliability and validity. The KPS is used in the National Hospice Study (NHS) as both a study eligibility criterion and an outcome measure. As...

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Medicine

Reliability (semiconductor)

Construct validity

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