Table 3 Summary of different outcomes used in prognostic COPD indexes.
From: Multidimensional prognostic indices for use in COPD patient care. A systematic review
OUTCOME | SPECIFIC INDEX OUTCOME | N |
|---|---|---|
Death | - All-cause death | 8 |
| Â | - Respiratory death | 2* |
Hospitalisation | - All-cause hospitalization | 1 |
| Â | - Respiratory hospitalization | 4* |
Exacerbation | - Unscheduled respiratory outpatient visit | 1 |
| Â | - Respiratory emergency department visit | 1 |
| Â | - Any exacerbation | 4 |