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Palliative Performance Scale (PPSv2) Instructions: PPS level is determined by reading left to right to find a ‘best horizontal fit.’. Begin at left column reading downwards until current ambulation is determined, then, read across to next and downwards until each column is determined. Thus, ‘leftward’ columns take precedence over ...
Palliative Performance Scale (PPSv2) version 2. Instructions for Use of PPS (see also definition of terms) PPS scores are determined by reading horizontally at each level to find a ‘best fit’ for the patient which is then assigned as the PPS% score.
The combination of clinical judgment and ‘leftward precedence’ is used to determine whether 40% or 50% is the more accurate score for that patient. PPS may be used for several purposes. First, it is an excellent communication tool for quickly describing a patient’s current functional level.
Instructions for Use of PPS . PPS scores are determined by reading horizontally at each level to find a „best fit‟ for the person. Leftward columns are “stronger” determinants, thereby taking precedence over others. Begin at the left column and read downwards until the appropriate ambulation level is found.
BEST TOOL: The Palliative Performance Scale (PPSv2) Version 2 is a communication tool for quickly describing a person’s current functional level. The PPSv2 allows more common language about performance status than the Karnofsky Performance scale from which it is based.
changes by adding ‘conf usion’ at PPS 60%. We revised PPS 30% to ‘normal or reduced’ intake. The ditto marks were removed to make it clear and easier to read PPS levels horizontally. We decided to call this a revision to Palliative Performance Scale version 2 (PPSv2) which is now the official PPS.
19 Ιαν 2015 · The patient may have normal intake and full conscious level.<br />. Example 3: However, if the patient in example 2 was paraplegic and bed bound but still able to do some self-care such<br />. as feed themselves, then the PPS would be higher at 40 or 50% since he or she is not ‘total care.’<br />. 3.
