Missing covariate data within cancer prognostic studies: a review of current reporting and proposed guidelines
Missing covariate data within cancer prognostic studies: a review of current reporting and proposed guidelines
Prognostic models play a crucial role in the clinical decision-making process. Unfortunately, missing covariate data impede the construction of valid and reliable models, potentially introducing bias, if handled inappropriately. The extent of missing covariate data within reported cancer prognostic studies, the current handling and the quality of reporting this missing …