| Questionnaire | Target group | Score range and cut-off point |
|---|---|---|
| Barthel Index ADL Barthel Index for measuring the activities of daily living | Older adults | 0-20 0-4, entirely dependent on help 5-9, very dependent on help 10-14, needs help, but can do a lot alone 15-19, moderately independent 20 completely ADL independent |
| ECOG/WHO Performance Status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status | Cancer patients | 0-4, classified into 5 classes 0, asymptomatic 1, symptomatic, fully ambulant 2, symptomatic, lies in bed less than 50% of the day 3, symptomatic, not entirely bed-ridden but lies more than 50% of the day in bed 4, completely bed-ridden |
| Karnofsky Performance Status | Cancer patients | 0-100, classified into 11 classes 100, no symptoms, no signs of disease 90, capable of normal activity, minimal signs of disease 80, normal activity with effort 70, capable of looking after him/herself, but not of carrying out normal activities or working 60, needs help occasionally, but can generally look after him/herself 50, often requires considerable help and frequent medical care 40, mostly bed-ridden, needs care and help 30, entirely bed-ridden, needs total care, admission to hospital indicated, death not yet imminent 20, severely ill, admission to hospital essential, active support required 10, moribund 0, dead |
| IADL Instrumental Activities of Daily Living | Primarily older adults | 0-21 A low score corresponds to greater independence in carrying out IADL |
| Katz ADL Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living | Primarily older adults | 0-6 or A-G A, independent for the 6 items B, dependent for 1 of the 6 items C, dependent for washing and 1 other item D, dependent for washing, dressing, and 1 other item E, dependent for washing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and 1 other item F, dependent for washing, dressing, going to the bathroom, moving around, and 1 other item G, dependent for all items Dependent if the score is 6 Moderately dependent if the score is 4 and Independent if the score is less than 2. |
| LAPAQ | Adults and older adults | The higher the score, the more time is devoted to physical activities |
| SPPB Short Physical Performance Battery | Older adults | 0-12 A higher score corresponds to a better performance |
This table gives an overview of the questionnaires and measurement instruments commonly used to provide an objective view of the functional status that are relevant for diagnosing the nutritional status.
