The Palliative Performance Scale Applied in High-Care Residential Hospice: A Retrospective Study
Journal of Palliative Medicine
To cite this article:JansenWim J.J., BumaSannine, GootjesJaap R.G., ZuurmondWouter W.A., PerezRoberto S.G.M., and LoerStephan A.. Journal of Palliative Medicine. -Not available-, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/jpm.2013.0645.
Online Ahead of Print: August 14, 2014
ABSTRACT
Background:
The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) is a tool that is widely used to
predict end of life. In Ontario, Canada, the PPS is used to mark the
terminal phase of life and eligibility for terminal care.
Objective:
The aim of this retrospective study was to confirm that a PPS level of
40% can be used as a marker for the terminal phase of life.
Method: PPS levels from 78 patients were calculated based on the intake reports made at admission to an inpatient hospice.
Results:
Although 77 patients passed away within a period of 3 months, PPS
levels at admission varied from 10% to 70%. Fifty-six percent of all
patients had a PPS level of 40% or less.
Regarding survival, three
significant PPS profiles, consisting of two or more PPS levels could be
distinguished.
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