Lansky score
Pronunciation: LAN-skee
A performance status scale specifically designed for children under 16 years, used to assess functional capability in pediatric oncology.
Full Definition
The Lansky Performance Scale is an age-appropriate performance status assessment tool developed specifically for children under 16 years of age in oncology settings. It ranges from 0 (dead) to 100 (fully active, normal) and evaluates a child's functional status and quality of life. Unlike adult performance scales that focus on work capacity, the Lansky score incorporates play activities, school attendance, and age-appropriate daily functions. Scores are categorized as: 100-80 (fully active to restricted strenuous activity), 70-50 (ambulatory but restricted to bed >50% of time), and 40-10 (disabled to moribund). This scale is widely used in pediatric clinical trials, treatment planning, and prognostic assessment.
Usage
Usage note: Used specifically for children under 16; do not confuse with adult Karnofsky or ECOG scales.
In Context
- "The patient's Lansky score improved from 60 to 80 following completion of induction therapy." — Clinical trial documentation
- "Enrollment criteria required a Lansky score ≥50 for participation in the study." — Protocol eligibility assessment