The PROgnostic ModEl for chronic lung disease (PRO-MEL): development and temporal validation

• Main Authors: Ng, Sheryl Hui-Xian, Chiam, Zi Yan, Chai, Gin Tsen, Kaur, Palvinder, Yip, Wan Fen, Low, Zhi Jun, Chu, Jermain, Tey, Lee Hung, Neo, Han Yee, Tan, Woan Shin, Hum, Allyn
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Bronchiectasis; End-of-life
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181320
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Patients with chronic lung diseases (CLDs), defined as progressive and life-limiting respiratory conditions, experience a heavy symptom burden as the conditions become more advanced, but palliative referral rates are low and late. Prognostic tools can help clinicians identify CLD patient...