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    • Software implementation accuracy is vital for reliable ITSA results.

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    • To evaluate the performance of five statistical software packages for interrupted time series analysis.
    • To compare the accuracy of estimation for key parameters across different software.
    • To identify reliable software for conducting ITSA.

    Main Methods:

    • Generated simulated data from 44 series types, including eleven ARIMA models, two intervention types, and two series lengths.
    • Evaluated five software packages: TSX, GENTS, BMDP, SAS, and ITSE.
    • Assessed accuracy in estimating error variance, pre- and post-intervention levels, and slope estimates.

    Main Results:

    • TSX, GENTS, and SAS provided generally satisfactory and accurate results.
    • ITSE exhibited inaccuracies across a broad range of models.
    • BMDP showed occasional inaccuracies and analysis failures.

    Conclusions:

    • TSX, GENTS, and SAS are recommended for interrupted time series analysis due to their accuracy.
    • Researchers should exercise caution when using ITSE and BMDP for ITSA.
    • Reliable software is essential for valid intervention effect estimation in ITSA.