The Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index Clinical Classification

**Semantic type:** Intellectual Product

**Definition:** A standardized rating scale developed by Celli et al in 2004, which is a multidimensional grading system used to assess the respiratory and systemic expressions of COPD, and to predict the risk of death among patients with COPD. This instrument has a total possible values range from 0 to 10, based on FEV1, body-mass index, the distance walked in six minutes, and the modified MRC dyspnea scale.

**Synonyms:** - BODE INDEX - BODE Index - BODE01