کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2979124 | 1578596 | 2015 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveTo review the published literature using propensity scoring, describe shortcomings in the use of this technique, and provide conceptual background for understanding and correctly implementing studies that use propensity matching.MethodsWe survey the published statistical literature and make recommendations for a set of standard criteria for studies that use propensity matching. We evaluated adherence to these criteria in recent publications in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and determined how well the standards were applied.ResultsWe found that studies that use propensity matching are rarely documented well enough to be convincing in their results. When documentation is available, statistical shortcomings are common.ConclusionsImproved statistical practice is needed when using propensity scoring. This article suggests standard criteria for using this method in Journal publications.
Journal: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2015, Pages 14–19