Benefits and pitfalls of pooling datasets from comparable observational studies: combining US and Dutch nursing home studies

Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individ...

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Published inPalliative medicine Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 750 - 759
Main Authors van der Steen, JT, Kruse, RL, Szafara, KL, Mehr, DR, van der Wal, G, Ribbe, MW, D'Agostino, RB
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Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.2008
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1477-030X
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DOI10.1177/0269216308094102

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Abstract Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding.
AbstractList Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding. Adapted from the source document.
Research using pooled data concerning lower respiratory infection in nursing home patients from the Netherlands and the USA. Comparability of study design, measurements and population and the benefits and pitfalls of pooling data are described, with examples. [(BNI unique abstract)] 48 references
Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding.Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding.
Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding.
Different research groups sometimes carry out comparable studies. Combining the data can make it possible to address additional research questions, particularly for small observational studies such as those frequently seen in palliative care research. We present a systematic approach to pool individual subject data from observational studies that addresses differences in research design, illustrating the approach with two prospective observational studies on treatment and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infection in US and Dutch nursing home residents. Benefits of pooling individual subject data include enhanced statistical power, the ability to compare outcomes and validate models across sites or settings, and opportunities to develop new measures. In our pooled dataset, we were able to evaluate treatments and end-of-life decisions for comparable patients across settings, which suggested opportunities to improve care. In addition, greater variation in participants and treatments in the combined dataset allowed for subgroup analyses and interaction hypotheses, but required more complex analytic methods. Pitfalls included the large amount of time required for equating study procedures and variables and the need for additional funding. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
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SubjectTerms Cost-Benefit Analysis - economics
Homes for the Aged
Humans
Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Multicenter Studies as Topic - economics
Netherlands
North America
Nursing Homes
Observational research
Palliative Care
Research Design
Respiratory Tract Infections - mortality
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