Comparing broad and narrow phenotype algorithms: differences in performance characteristics and immortal time incurred

• Ngā kaituhi matua: Joel N. Swerdel (Author), Mitchell M. Conover (Author)
• Hōputu: Pukapuka
• I whakaputaina: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Ngā marau: article
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Introduction: When developing phenotype algorithms for observational research, there is usually a trade-off between definitions that are sensitive or specific. The objective of this study was to estimate the performance characteristics of phenotype algorithms designed for increasing specificity and...