articleAnnals of Internal MedicineMay 15, 2012Closed access

A Multidimensional Index and Staging System for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of British Columbia · University of California, San Francisco · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive fibrotic lung disease with an overall poor prognosis. A simple-to-use staging system for IPF may improve prognostication, help guide management, and facilitate research.

Objective

To develop a multidimensional prognostic staging system for IPF by using commonly measured clinical and physiologic variables.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • DLCO
  • Internal medicine
  • Lung transplantation
  • Cohort
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Retrospective cohort study
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Gender equality
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