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  • Epidemiology
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  • Propensity-score matching (PSM) is a common technique in observational studies to balance covariates between treatment groups.
  • The optimal analytical approach for PSM data, particularly for continuous outcomes, remains a subject of ongoing discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the statistical power and Type 1 error rates of four distinct methods for analyzing PSM samples.
  • To determine the most effective analytical strategy for continuous outcomes following propensity-score matching.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of propensity-score-matched samples with continuous outcomes.
  • Comparison of four analytical methods: unadjusted mixed-effects model, unadjusted generalized estimating equations, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression.
  • Assessment of statistical power and Type 1 error rates.

Main Results:

  • Multiple linear regression demonstrated the highest statistical power among the evaluated methods.
  • The degree of intraclass correlation within matched pairs is influenced by the dissimilarity in confounder coefficient vectors between outcome and treatment models.
  • Multiple linear regression proved superior to unadjusted matched-pairs analyses.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple linear regression is the recommended analytical approach for propensity-score-matched data with continuous outcomes.
  • Researchers should consider the choice of analytical method carefully to maximize statistical power and ensure accurate inference in observational studies.