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  • While recurrent event models using biomarkers exist, evaluating their prognostic accuracy remains underexplored.

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  • To propose novel measures for characterizing the prognostic accuracy of baseline biomarkers in the context of recurrent events.
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  • Development of estimators based on a semiparametric frailty model.
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  • Investigation of asymptotic properties and simulation studies for finite sample performance.

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  • Proposed estimators demonstrate minimal bias and appropriate coverage in simulations.
  • The methods are validated for their finite sample performance.
  • The estimators are successfully applied to a real-world case study.

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  • Novel measures for prognostic accuracy in recurrent event settings are introduced.
  • The proposed estimators are statistically sound and perform well.
  • The methodology is applicable for evaluating biomarkers like lung function in chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis.