Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)

The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) is a tool used by healthcare providers to assess a person's functional status and overall well-being in palliative care. It evaluates aspects such as mobility, activity level, self-care ability, and consciousness. The scale ranges from 0 to 100%, with higher scores indicating better physical function and lower scores reflecting greater weakness or decline. PPS helps guide treatment decisions, plan care, and communicate the patient's condition effectively, ensuring that care matched to their needs and stage of illness.