The BODE Index is a tool used by health care professionals to help predict COPD mortality, meaning how long a person will live after diagnosis. Presumably, a higher BODE score correlates with an increased risk of death.
The BODE Index
| Variable | Points on BODE Index | |||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | ≥65 | 50-64 | 36-49 | ≤35 |
| 6-Minute Walk Test (meters) | ≥350 | 250-349 | 150-249 | ≤149 |
| MMRC Dyspnea Scale | 0-1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Body Mass Index | >21 | ≤21 | ||
To learn about the BODE Index in greater detail, visit: Factors Influencing COPD Life Expectancy.
NOTE: The BODE Index is meant to be used as a tool, for informational purposes only. It should not replace the advice of a health care professional.
Source:
Dennis E. Doherty, MD, FCCP, Mark H. Belfer, DO, FAAFP, Stephen A. Brunton, MD Leonard Fromer, MD, Charlene M. Morris, MPAS, PA-C, Thomas C. Snader, PharmD, CGP, FASCP. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Consensus Recommendations for Early Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of Family Practice, November, 2006.
