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KmL: a package to cluster longitudinal data.

Christophe Genolini1, Bruno Falissard

  • 1Inserm, U669, Paris, France. genolini@u-paris10.fr

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The KmL R package identifies homogeneous patient trajectories in longitudinal data. It offers advanced methods for handling missing data and clustering, simplifying epidemiological research.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiological research
  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal data analysis

Background:

  • Cohort studies are crucial in epidemiology, often involving longitudinal data.
  • Analyzing patient trajectories requires specialized methods beyond single variable analysis.
  • Identifying homogeneous patient trajectories is key for understanding disease progression and treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce KmL, an R package for k-means clustering on longitudinal data.
  • To provide robust methods for handling missing values in trajectory data.
  • To facilitate the identification and visualization of homogeneous patient trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of k-means specifically for longitudinal data.
  • Inclusion of diverse missing value imputation techniques (e.g., linear interpolation, LOCF, copyMean).
  • Support for specialized distance metrics (e.g., Frechet distance) for trajectory comparison.
  • A graphical user interface for cluster number selection and visualization of mean trajectories.
  • Automated resampling with varied starting conditions to enhance clustering robustness.

Main Results:

  • KmL effectively clusters longitudinal data, revealing patterns in patient trajectories.
  • The package provides flexible options for managing missing data, improving analysis accuracy.
  • Graphical tools aid in interpreting clustering results and selecting optimal parameters.
  • Automated multiple runs improve the reliability of identified trajectory clusters.

Conclusions:

  • KmL is a valuable tool for epidemiological research, enhancing the analysis of longitudinal patient trajectories.
  • The package simplifies complex clustering tasks, offering advanced features for data imputation and distance calculation.
  • KmL supports researchers in identifying and visualizing homogeneous patient groups, aiding in clinical and research insights.