CARG Geriatric Assessment – Healthcare Professional Tool Results
| Measure | Description | Score/Value |
| Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) Scale (Healthcare Professional Rating) |
Measure of patient physical function as rated by the physician on a scale of 0 to 100%.
A higher score indicates a higher level of physical function. |
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| Timed Up and Go |
A performance based measure of functional status.
Measures how many seconds it takes to stand up from a standard arm-chair, walk 3 meters (10 feet), turn, walk back and sit down in the chair. |
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| Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test |
A 6-item test which is used as a gross measure of cognitive function.
A lower score is considered better. A score >= 11 is an indicator of potential cognitive impairment. |