Work out copd (cat) score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Adds the eight COPD Assessment Test items, each scored 0 to 5, and maps the 0 to 40 total onto the published impact bands.
CAT scoring
Total = sum of 8 items scored 0-5 (range 0-40); low <10, medium 10-20, high 21-30, very high >30
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
10 or more is the threshold GOLD uses to define a more symptomatic patient group.
Typically at each review; a change of 2 points is considered the minimum clinically important difference.