lansky_play_performance_scale: Lansky Play Performance Scale
Description
Retrieves the clinical definition for the Lansky Play Performance Scale score. This tool is designed to assess the functional status of children (typically ages 1-16) with cancer or other serious illnesses based on their ability to engage in play and daily activities.
Usage
lansky_play_performance_scale(score)
Value
A list containing:
Lansky_Score
The input score.
Definition
The description of the child's play performance capability.
Restriction_Level
General categorization of the functional impairment.
Arguments
score
Numeric. The assigned Lansky score. Must be a multiple of 10 between 0 and 100.
References
Lansky SB, List MA, Lansky LL, Ritter-Sterr C, Miller DR. The measurement of performance in childhood cancer patients. Cancer. 1987;60(7):1651-1656. doi:10.1002/1097-0142(19871001)60:7<1651::aid-cncr2820600738>3.0.co;2-j