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A low Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) score in cancer patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation indicates a higher risk of death within three months post-discharge. Functional status is crucial for predicting mortality in this population.

Keywords:
ACT: Acute care transferCNS: Central nervous systemCancer RehabilitationIRF: Inpatient rehabilitation facilityKPS: Karnofsky Performance ScaleMortalityPerformance StatusPrognosis

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  • Oncology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Cancer patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation often have complex medical needs and functional limitations.
  • Predicting short-term mortality is crucial for care planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between low admission Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores and 3-month mortality risk in cancer patients discharged from inpatient rehabilitation.
  • To assess the prognostic value of functional status at admission for predicting short-term survival.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study analyzing electronic medical records of 385 cancer patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Data collected from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, across a multi-center system.
  • Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores and mortality within 3 months of discharge were primary variables.

Main Results:

  • 20% of patients (77/385) died within 3 months of discharge.
  • Patients with an admission KPS score of 40 or less had a significantly higher risk of 3-month mortality (Hazard Ratio = 1.49).
  • Improvements in KPS during rehabilitation were associated with better survival outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Low admission KPS scores are a significant predictor of increased 3-month mortality risk in cancer patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Functional assessment, particularly KPS, is vital for prognostication and guiding clinical decision-making.
  • Further research into interventions to improve functional status during rehabilitation may impact survival.