Serial Palliative Performance Scale Assessment in a University General Hospital: A Pilot Study.

Background: Serial Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) assessments may predict functional decline and prognosis in cancer and noncancer patients and help with end-of-life decision making.

Objective: To evaluate the functional status of using serial PPS assessments of patients being assisted in collaboration with the palliative care team (PCT).

Design: Prospective cohort pilot study.