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Lansky Performance Status (Pediatric)

For children from 1 to 16 years of age. Based on parent observation of the level of play and activity.

%Description
100Fully active, normal
90Minor restrictions in strenuous physical activity
80Active but tires more quickly
70Both greater restriction of and less time spent in active play
60Up and around but minimal active play; keeps busy with quieter activities
50Gets dressed but lies around most of the day; no active play
40Mostly in bed; participates in quiet activities
30In bed; needs assistance even for quiet play
20Often sleeping; play entirely limited to very passive activities
10No play; does not get out of bed
0Unresponsive
Source: Lansky SB, et al. The measurement of performance in childhood cancer patients. Cancer 1987;60(7):1651–1656. PMID 3621134