Assessment of Karnofsky (KPS) and WHO (WHO-PS) performance scores in brain tumour patients: the role of clinician bias.

Didier FrappazA Bonneville-LevardD RicardS CarrieC SchifflerK Hoang XuanM Weller

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

Performance scores assigned to brain tumour patients are clinician and score dependant. WHO-PS would allow more access to a trial. Specific criteria should be developed for patients with neurological deficits to facilitate their access to trials.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
multiple sclerosis
randomized controlled trial
resting state
cerebral ischemia
patient reported outcomes
patient reported