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    Attention COACH STUDY participants:

    The principal investigators of the study request that you use the official version of the modified score here.

    Lansky Play-Performance Scale for Pediatric Functional Status

    Uses parent description of child’s activity to assess ability and response to treatment.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    For patients < 16 years old. Useful to use over time to track disease progression.
    When to Use
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    Why Use

    Pediatric cancer patients — or possibly other children with serious chronic or life-threatening diseases.

    • The Lansky Play-Performance Scale offers an approachable method for describing functional status in children.
    • It was derived and internally validated in children with cancer to assess response to therapies and overall status.

    Performance status in adults is highly correlated with survival time and need for services in the home. It may also help predict tolerance to treatments. This may apply to children as well.

    Fully active, normal
    Minor restrictions in strenuous physical activity
    Active, but gets tired more quickly
    Greater restriction of play and less time spent in play activity
    Up and around, but active play minimal; keeps busy by being involved in quieter activities
    Lying around much of the day, but gets dressed; no active playing participates in all quiet play and activities
    Mainly in bed; participates in quiet activities
    Bedbound; needing assistance even for quiet play
    Sleeping often; play entirely limited to very passive activities
    Doesn't play; does not get out of bed
    Unresponsive

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    Dr. Shirley B. Lansky

    About the Creator

    Shirley B. Lansky, MD, was a clinical oncologist and researcher at the University of Illinois. She was formerly the director of the Illinois Cancer Center. Dr. Lansky’s research focus was on improving functional status and ability of pediatric cancer patients.

    To view Dr. Shirley B. Lansky's publications, visit PubMed

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