Regression modeling of competing risk using R: an in depth guide for clinicians

L Scrucca; A Santucci; F Aversa

doi:10.1038/bmt.2009.359

Regression modeling of competing risk using R: an in depth guide for clinicians

Bone Marrow Transplant. 2010 Sep;45(9):1388-95. doi: 10.1038/bmt.2009.359. Epub 2010 Jan 11.

Authors

L Scrucca¹, A Santucci, F Aversa

Affiliation

¹ Statistics Section, Department of Economy Finance and Statistics, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.

PMID: 20062101
DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2009.359

Abstract

We describe how to conduct a regression analysis for competing risks data. The use of an add-on package for the R statistical software is described, which allows for the estimation of the semiparametric proportional hazards model for the subdistribution of a competing risk analysis as proposed by Fine and Gray. J Am Stat Assoc 1999; 94: 496-509.

MeSH terms

Bone Marrow Transplantation / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
Medical Oncology / methods
Models, Statistical*
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / epidemiology*
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / therapy*
Predictive Value of Tests
Regression Analysis*
Risk Assessment / methods
Risk Factors
Software*