Development of the ESEx index: a tool for predicting risk of recurrent severe COPD exacerbations.

Elisa Valera-NovellaRoberto Bernabeu MoraJoaquina Montilla-HerradorPilar Escolar-ReinaJosé Antonio García-VidalFrancesc Medina-Mirapeix

Published in: Therapeutic advances in chronic disease (2023)

The ESEx index showed good internal validation for the identification of patients at risk of three recurrent severe COPD exacerbations within 3 years. These tools could be used to identify patients who require early interventions and motivate patients to improve physical performance to prevent recurrent exacerbations.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
lung function
end stage renal disease
physical activity
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported