EpistemisBODE Prognostic Index in COPD
Four domains—obstruction, dyspnea, exercise capacity, and nutritional status—predict COPD mortality much better than FEV₁ alone. It was the finding that displaced FEV₁ as the only prognostic marker.
Required inputs
| Variable | Example value |
|---|---|
| FEV₁ after bronchodilator (% predicted value) | 45 |
| Distance traveled in the 6-minute walk test (meters) | 300 |
| Degree of dyspnea mMRC (2 = walks more slowly than peers or stops to rest; 3 = stops after about 100 m on the flat; 4 = chokes when getting dressed) | — |
| Body mass index (kg/m²) | 23 |
Run the calculation in the app
This page explains the score but does not run it. In Epistemis, the calculator validates units, flags values outside physiological ranges, and provides the interpretation that a number alone cannot convey.
Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.
- Specialty
- Pneumology and Respiratory
- Area
- Internal Medicine
- Variables
- 4