TABLE 4.
Summary of simulation design
| Configuration | Incomplete variables | Missing Pattern | Statistical Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital stay (Binary) | Monotone | Univariate GLMM |
| Comorbidity index (Count) | |||
| 2 | Hospital stay (Binary) | ||
| Comorbidity index (Count) | Monotone | Univariate GLMM | |
| BMI (Continuous) | |||
| 3 | Hospital stay (Binary) | Univariate GLMM Growth Curve Model Bivariate GLMM |
|
| Comorbidity index (Count) | Monotone | ||
| BMI (Continuous) | Intermittent | ||
| Number of devices paid for caring (Count) |