Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství
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Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství · Oct 2009
[Relationship between quality of life and BODE index of stable ex-smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
This study was carried out to assess relationship between quality of life (QoL) and disease severity expressed by multifactorial prognostic index (BODE) in ex-smokers suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), minimally 8 weeks free of exacerbation. ⋯ Our results proved close correlation ofquality of life (SGRQ) and multidimensional prognostic score (BODE) in stable COPD exsmokers' population. Both these scoring systems are useful tools for the assessment of clinical course and stratification of severity of COPD. However at present both scales are minimally used in the Czech Republic.