Finding time-dependent associations between comparative effectiveness variables

摘要

Embodiments of the invention relate to arrangements for ascertaining time-dependent associations between inputted comparative effectiveness research (CER) variables from patient data are. Each CER variable is represented via at least one unit time series, and a similarity metric with respect to pairs of CER variables is determined. The determining includes comparing at least one unit time series from each of at least two CER variables.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
inputting comparative effectiveness research variables from patient data; representing each comparative effectiveness research variable with at least one unit time series; wherein each of the at least one unit time series corresponds to a binary expression of a single value; and determining a similarity metric with respect to pairs of comparative effectiveness research variables, said determining comprising comparing at least one unit time series from each of at least two comparative effectiveness research variables.