Recipient functional status impacts on short and long-term intestinal transplant outcomes in United States adults

Table 1 Karnofsky Performance Status rating and categories for patient functionality

Functional level	Score range (%)	Patient capabilities and care requirements
High function	80-100	100%: Fully active, no symptoms of disease
		90%: Minor symptoms, fully active
		80%: Some symptoms, normal activity with effort
Moderate function	50-70	70%: Manages self-care, limited activity
		60%: Occasionally needs help but manages most personal needs
		50%: Requires regular assistance and medical care
Low function	0-40	40%: Disabled, requires special assistance
		30%: Severely disabled, frequent hospital care
		20%: Very ill, active medical intervention needed
		10%: Terminally ill, rapid disease progression
		0%: Deceased