Propensity score matching with R: conventional methods and new features

• Published in: Annals of translational medicine Vol. 9; no. 9; p. 812
• Main Authors: Zhao, Qin-Yu, Luo, Jing-Chao, Su, Ying, Zhang, Yi-Jie, Tu, Guo-Wei, Luo, Zhe
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China AME Publishing Company 01.05.2021
• Subjects: Review; Causal inference; propensity score matching (PSM); R programming language; observational study

It is increasingly important to accurately and comprehensively estimate the effects of particular clinical treatments. Although randomization is the current gold standard, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are often limited in practice due to ethical and cost issues. Observational studies have als...