title: [Introduction and critical comparison of clinical scores for characterizing the degree of morbidity of patients with cystic fibrosis].
abstract: Scoring systems for evaluation of the degree of severity in patients with cystic fibrosis are critically evaluated. Cross-sectional comparison of Shwachman's score, Cooperman's score, Taussig-NIH score, Bernese score and Huang score reveals that advantages and disadvantages of each score exist. In early days used as a marker of disease progression, later on integrated in research studies for patients survival, the scoring systems loose their power due to the possibility of computerized data storage of unlimited variables. Computerized networking allows immediate access to all measured data of an individual or of groups of patients with detailed criteria. Analysis of such data are less vulnerable for mistakes than individually scored patients data; scoring systems in cystic fibrosis will probably become an historical measure.
authors.affiliation: Alpine Kinderklinik Pro Juventute, Davos-Platz.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Schöni
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index