Estimation of Personal Symptom Networks Using the Ising Model for Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Simulation Study with Real-World Data Application.

Yiwang ZhouMadeline R HoranSamira DeshpandeKirsten K NessMelissa M HudsonI-Chan HuangDeokumar Srivastava

Published in: Clinical epidemiology (2024)

The Ising model with covariates accurately estimates personal symptom networks. Individual heterogeneities exist in symptom co-occurrence patterns for childhood cancer survivors. The estimated personal symptom network offers insights into interconnected symptom experiences.

Keyphrases

childhood cancer
young adults
patient reported
electronic health record