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  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • Modeling dynamic heterogeneity is crucial for understanding individual changes over time.
  • Analyzing semi-continuous longitudinal data presents challenges due to its mixed discrete and continuous nature.
  • Existing methods struggle to fully capture the complexities of dynamic heterogeneity in such data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust statistical model for dynamic heterogeneity in semi-continuous longitudinal data.
  • To address the limitations of current methods in analyzing complex longitudinal trajectories.
  • To accurately model both zero and positive outcomes within a unified framework.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a two-part hidden semi-Markov mixed-effects model.
  • Incorporation of a discrete binary indicator for zero outcomes and a continuous hidden semi-Markov model for positive values.
  • Utilizing likelihood ratio test state iteration algorithms and Bayesian methods for parameter estimation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model effectively handles the semi-continuous nature of longitudinal responses.
  • Demonstrated ability to reveal distinct longitudinal trajectories and dynamic heterogeneity.
  • Successful application to the Health and Retirement Study dataset, validated by simulation studies.

Conclusions:

  • The two-part hidden semi-Markov mixed-effects model offers a powerful approach for analyzing dynamic heterogeneity in semi-continuous longitudinal data.
  • The methodology provides accurate state estimation and parameter estimation using Bayesian inference.
  • This approach enhances the understanding of individual change patterns in complex datasets.