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P J Heagerty1, S L Zeger

  • 1Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. heagerty@biostat.washington.edu

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We present new statistical methods for analyzing clustered discrete survival times, improving accuracy in modeling both time to event and associations within groups. This approach ensures reliable parameter estimates, unlike naive generalized estimating equations (GEE) methods.

Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Survival Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Existing methods for discrete survival data often struggle with clustered observations.
  • Accurate modeling of both the timing of events and the dependence between individuals in clusters is crucial.
  • Previous work by Shih (1998) proposed models for discrete survival times, but extensions are needed for complex dependencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop semiparametric estimation methods for clustered discrete survival times.
  • To accurately model the first and second moments (mean and association) of these survival times.
  • To address limitations of existing methods, particularly concerning generalized estimating equations (GEE).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized univariate continuation indicators modeled via generalized linear models for the first moment.

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  • Employed the Clayton-Oakes cross-product ratio for modeling marginal pairwise association (second moment).
  • Derived a paired estimating equations procedure, computationally feasible for large clusters, linking to multivariate multinomial models.

    • Main Results:

    • Extended existing work to incorporate covariance weighted estimating equations and assessed their efficiency.
    • Demonstrated the necessity of acknowledging the multinomial structure in weighted estimating equations.
    • Showed that naive GEE application can yield inconsistent parameter estimates for clustered discrete survival data.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed semiparametric methods provide a robust framework for analyzing clustered discrete survival times.
    • Proper accounting for the data's multinomial structure is essential for valid statistical inference.
    • The methodology was successfully illustrated using psychological testing data.