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Doubly robust and multiple-imputation-based generalized estimating equations.

Teshome Birhanu1, Geert Molenberghs, Cristina Sotto

  • 1I-BioStat, Universiteit Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium.

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Generalized estimating equations (GEE) methods for incomplete data perform differently based on model specification. Doubly robust methods offer more flexibility than singly robust approaches when analyzing correlated non-Gaussian data with missing values.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

Background:

  • Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) are widely used for correlated non-Gaussian data.
  • Standard GEE requires data to be missing completely at random, limiting its use with incomplete datasets.
  • Handling missing data in GEE necessitates modifications like inverse-probability weighting or multiple imputation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of singly robust and doubly robust GEE methods for incomplete binary repeated measures.
  • To compare these methods under various scenarios of correct and incorrect model specifications.
  • To illustrate the practical application of these methods using clinical trial data.

Main Methods:

  • Simulation studies were conducted to assess method performance.
  • Weighted GEE (WGEE) and multiple imputation-based GEE were considered as singly robust methods.
  • Doubly robust (DR) methods combining weighting and imputation models were investigated.
  • Performance was evaluated across correctly and incorrectly specified dropout and imputation models.

Main Results:

  • Doubly robust methods demonstrated better robustness to model misspecification compared to singly robust methods.
  • The choice of method significantly impacts the validity of inferences when data are not missing completely at random.
  • Correct specification of either the weighting or the imputation model is crucial for DR methods.

Conclusions:

  • Doubly robust GEE methods are recommended for analyzing incomplete longitudinal binary data due to their enhanced flexibility.
  • Careful consideration of model specification is essential when applying GEE to incomplete datasets.
  • The findings provide guidance for selecting appropriate statistical methods in the presence of missing data.