Implementing and sustaining evidence-based practices in long-term care.

Palliative Prognostic Index (PPI) - RNAO Appendix D

PPI relies on the assessment of performance status using PPS, oral intake, and the presence or absence of dyspnea, edema or delirium.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2011). Appendix D of End-of-Life Care During the Last Days and Hours.  Toronto, Canada: Author. p 101.  Copyright (2008), with permission from Elsevier.