Benchmarking Observational Analyses Against Randomized Trials: a Review of Studies Assessing Propensity Score Methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-05713-5
Abstract: Background Observational analysis methods can be refined by benchmarking against randomized trials. We reviewed studies systematically comparing observational analyses using propensity score methods against randomized trials to explore whether intervention or outcome characteristics predict agreement… read more here.
Keywords: observational analyses; propensity score; propensity; randomized trials ... See more keywords
Causal analyses of existing databases: no power calculations required.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.08.028
Abstract: Observational databases are often used to study causal questions. Before being granted access to data or funding, researchers may need to prove that "the statistical power of their analysis will be high". Analyses expected to… read more here.
Keywords: observational analyses; power calculations; power; causal ... See more keywords
Benchmarking Observational Analyses Before Using Them to Address Questions Trials Do Not Answer: An Application to Coronary Thrombus Aspiration
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwac098
Abstract: Abstract To increase confidence in the use of observational analyses when addressing effectiveness questions beyond those addressed by randomized trials, one can first benchmark the observational analyses against existing trial results. We used Swedish registry… read more here.
Keywords: myocardial infarction; observational analyses; trial; thrombus aspiration ... See more keywords
The timing of growth faltering has important implications for observational analyses of the underlying determinants of nutrition outcomes
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195904
Abstract: Background Growth faltering largely occurs in the first 23 months after birth and is thought to be largely determined by various harmful or protective socioeconomic conditions. Children 23 months or younger, however, have only been… read more here.
Keywords: underlying determinants; observational analyses; age; growth faltering ... See more keywords