PARADISE (statistical analysis plan): predicting atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery – the PARADISE score. A clinical prediction rule for postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Working paper

This document details the proposed statistical analysis and presentation of the results for the main paper reporting the findings from the NIHR funded Clinical Prediction Rule for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery after Cardiac Surgery -the PARADISE Score. This plan is intended to establish the rules that will be followed, as closely as possible, when modelling and reporting the prediction model.

This analysis plan will be available on request after submitting the main papers for publication in a scientific journal. Any deviations from the statistical analysis plan will be described and justified in the final report of the study. An identified, appropriately qualified, and experienced statistician will conduct the analysis, as well as ensuring the integrity of the data during their processing. Examples of such procedures include quality control and evaluation procedures.

Authors: Ma, J; Collins, G; Watkinson, P; O'Brien, B; Fields, KG

• Publication status: Not published
• Peer review status: Not peer reviewed
• Language: English