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  • Biostatistics
  • Causal Inference

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  • Estimating causal effects of time-varying exposures using observational data is challenging due to confounding.
  • Standard regression methods can introduce bias when adjusting for time-varying confounders.
  • G-estimation offers advantages but lacked flexible methods for survival outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an efficient method for fitting the Structural Nested Cumulative Survival Time Model (SNCSTM).
  • To demonstrate how to implement g-estimation for SNCSTM using standard generalized linear model software.
  • To facilitate wider adoption of advanced causal inference techniques for survival data.

Main Methods:

  • G-estimation applied to the Structural Nested Cumulative Survival Time Model (SNCSTM).
  • Utilizing standard software for generalized linear models for efficient parameter estimation.
  • Reanalysis of data from the UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry for illustration.

Main Results:

  • The proposed g-estimation method allows efficient fitting of the SNCSTM.
  • Implementation is feasible using readily available statistical software.
  • Demonstrated practical application with real-world epidemiological data.

Conclusions:

  • G-estimation for survival outcomes can be effectively implemented using standard statistical software.
  • This approach enhances the accessibility and potential uptake of the SNCSTM.
  • Provides researchers with tools and code for improved causal inference in survival analysis.