ECOG_zubrod v.1
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) / Zubrod Score, provides a simple method to describe the functional capacity of a patient undergoing treatment for cancer, such as chemotherapy.
The ECOG score, provides a simple method to describe the functional capacity of a patient undergoing treatment for cancer, such as chemotherapy.
The score ranges from 0 to 5 and correlates with the Karnofsky Scale. The criteria are: Criteria Score Description Asymptomatic 0 Fully active, able to carry on all predisease activities without restriction. Symptomatic but completely ambulatory 1 Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature. For example, light housework, office work. Symptomatic, <50% in bed during the day 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. Symptomatic, >50% in bed, but not bedbound 3 Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair 50% or more of waking hours. Bedbound 4 Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair. Death
Do not use the score on its own for diagnostic purposes without supporting evidence or outside of a holistic context.
Ref. 1: Oken MM, Creech RH, Tormey DC, et al. Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Am. J. Clin. Oncol. 1982; 5 (6): 649–55. doi:10.1097/00000421-198212000-00014.PMID 7165009.
OBSERVATION.eastern_cooperative_oncology_group_zubrod_score.v1, EVALUATION.ecog_zubrod_score_assessment.v1
