Is the Palliative Performance Scale a Useful Predictor of Mortality in a Heterogeneous Hospice Population?

Abstract

The PPS performs well as a predictor of prognosis in a heterogeneous hospice population, and performs particularly well for nursing home residents and for patients with non-cancer diagnoses. The PPS should be useful in confirming hospice eligibility for reimbursement purposes and in guiding plans for hospice care.