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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Epidemiology
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Instrumental variable (IV) analyses are increasingly used in health services research and epidemiology.
    • A key assumption in IV analyses is that the instrument is as-if randomly assigned, which cannot be directly tested but can be falsified.
    • Existing falsification tests require subjective covariate-by-covariate judgments, often yielding unclear results regarding instrument validity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel falsification test for instrumental variable analyses.
    • To provide a method for assessing whether an instrument is closer to being as-if randomized compared to the exposure.
    • To offer global balance measures and graphical comparisons for easier interpretation of IV design validity.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an alternative falsification test comparing IV balance/bias with that under randomization.
    • The test does not rely on parametric assumptions.
    • Demonstrated the approach using data from the (SPOT)light prospective cohort study in UK hospitals, using intensive care unit bed availability as an instrument for intensive care unit admission.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed test allows for global balance measures and graphical comparisons, offering clearer insights than traditional methods.
    • It provides a valid assessment of whether the instrument is significantly closer to as-if randomization than the exposure.
    • The study successfully applied the method to a real-world dataset, validating its utility.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel falsification test enhances the rigor of instrumental variable analyses in health research.
    • This method offers a more objective and interpretable approach to assessing instrument validity.
    • The findings support the broader adoption of this technique in epidemiology and health services research for more reliable causal inference.