A World Health Organisation classification indicating a PERSON's status relating to activity/DISABILITY.
This scale is used for adult PERSONS over 16 years of age.
For further information, see the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence website at: Appendix C. WHO performance status classification.
National Codes:
| 0 | Able to carry out all normal activity without restriction |
| 1 | Restricted in strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out light work |
| 2 | Ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours |
| 3 | Symptomatic and in a chair or in bed for greater than 50% of the day but not bedridden |
| 4 | Completely disabled; cannot carry out any self-care; totally confined to bed or chair |
Note: The National Codes descriptions of this Attribute have been updated as a result of changes to the World Health Organisation definitions. The Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set specification will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | PERFORMANCE STATUS CODE FOR ADULTS |
| plural | PERFORMANCE STATUSES FOR ADULTS |