BODE Index (COPD Prognosis) — free guideline decision tool
Estimate COPD prognosis with the multidimensional BODE index.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| BMI | > 21 (0) |
|---|---|
| FEV₁ (% predicted) | ≥ 65% (0) |
| mMRC dyspnoea | 0–1 (0) |
| 6-minute walk distance | ≥ 350 m (0) |
→BODE0/10
- 4-year survival (approx.)：~80% 4-year survival
| BMI | ≤ 21 (1) |
|---|---|
| FEV₁ (% predicted) | ≤ 35% (3) |
| mMRC dyspnoea | 4 (3) |
| 6-minute walk distance | ≤ 149 m (3) |
→BODE10/10
- 4-year survival (approx.)：~18%
Common questions
What is BODE Index (COPD Prognosis)?
Estimate COPD prognosis with the multidimensional BODE index.
How is BODE Index (COPD Prognosis) calculated? What is the core formula?
Points for BMI, airflow Obstruction (FEV₁% predicted), Dyspnoea (mMRC) and Exercise (6-minute walk). Total 0–10; higher predicts worse survival.
When is BODE Index (COPD Prognosis) used?
Prognosis and management discussions in COPD.
What are the key clinical points for BODE Index (COPD Prognosis)?
Predicts mortality better than FEV₁ alone. Can inform rehabilitation and transplant referral. Reassess after interventions.
What are the limits and cautions when using BODE Index (COPD Prognosis)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
How is BODE Index (COPD Prognosis) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: BMI > 21 (0), FEV₁ (% predicted) ≥ 65% (0), mMRC dyspnoea 0–1 (0), 6-minute walk distance ≥ 350 m (0) → Result: BODE 0 /10（4-year survival (approx.): ~80% 4-year survival） Inputs: BMI ≤ 21 (1), FEV₁ (% predicted) ≤ 35% (3), mMRC dyspnoea 4 (3), 6-minute walk distance ≤ 149 m (3) → Result: BODE 10 /10（4-year survival (approx.): ~18%）
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Estimate COPD prognosis with the multidimensional BODE index.
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