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Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases.

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Curtis, LH; Hammill, BG; Eisenstein, EL; Kramer, JM; Anstrom, KJ
Published in: Med Care
October 2007

Inverse probability-weighted estimation is a powerful tool for use with observational data. In this article, we describe how this propensity score-based method can be used to compare the effectiveness of 2 or more treatments. First, we discuss the inherent problems in using observational data to assess comparative effectiveness. Next, we provide a conceptual explanation of inverse probability-weighted estimation and point readers to sources that address the method in more formal, technical terms. Finally, we offer detailed guidance about how to implement the estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses.

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Med Care

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ISSN

0025-7079

Publication Date

October 2007

Volume

45

Issue

10 Supl 2

Start / End Page

S103 / S107

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Regression Analysis
  • Probability
  • Observation
  • Models, Statistical
  • Kaplan-Meier Estimate
  • Humans
  • Health Policy & Services
  • Epidemiologic Factors
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Databases, Factual
 

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Curtis, L. H., Hammill, B. G., Eisenstein, E. L., Kramer, J. M., & Anstrom, K. J. (2007). Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases. Med Care, 45(10 Supl 2), S103–S107. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0b013e31806518ac
Curtis, Lesley H., Bradley G. Hammill, Eric L. Eisenstein, Judith M. Kramer, and Kevin J. Anstrom. “Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases.Med Care 45, no. 10 Supl 2 (October 2007): S103–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0b013e31806518ac.
Curtis LH, Hammill BG, Eisenstein EL, Kramer JM, Anstrom KJ. Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases. Med Care. 2007 Oct;45(10 Supl 2):S103–7.
Curtis, Lesley H., et al. “Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases.Med Care, vol. 45, no. 10 Supl 2, Oct. 2007, pp. S103–07. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/MLR.0b013e31806518ac.
Curtis LH, Hammill BG, Eisenstein EL, Kramer JM, Anstrom KJ. Using inverse probability-weighted estimators in comparative effectiveness analyses with observational databases. Med Care. 2007 Oct;45(10 Supl 2):S103–S107.

Published In

Med Care

DOI

ISSN

0025-7079

Publication Date

October 2007

Volume

45

Issue

10 Supl 2

Start / End Page

S103 / S107

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Regression Analysis
  • Probability
  • Observation
  • Models, Statistical
  • Kaplan-Meier Estimate
  • Humans
  • Health Policy & Services
  • Epidemiologic Factors
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Databases, Factual