Key Concepts in Causal Inference
Causal Inference for Intervention & Service Evaluations: A Practical Handbook
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Welcome
Introduction
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Background & Motivation for Causal Inference in Service Evaluations
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A Brief History on Conceptualising Causality
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Common Assumptions in Causal Inference Methodology
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Existing Guidance on Study Design Selection
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Unifying Guidance on Choosing Causal Inference Methods (Decision Tree Diagram)
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Key Resources
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Coverage of Causal Inference Methods in Key Texts
Key Concepts in Causal Inference
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Randomized Controlled Trials
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Directed Acyclic Graphs
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Target Trial Emulation
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Defining Treatment Strategies
Quasi-Experimental Methods
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Difference-in-Differences
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Interrupted Time Series
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Synthetic Controls
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Regression Discontinuity
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Instrumental Variables
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Extensions of Quasi-Experimental Designs
Adjustment-Based Methods
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Outcome Regression (Selection on Observables)
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Matching (Exact & Covariate)
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Propensity Scores
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G-Methods: An Introduction
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G-Methods 1: Inverse Probability Weighting
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G-Methods 2: Parametric G-Formula
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Extensions of Adjustment-Based Methods
Applying Causal Methods: Worked Examples in the NHS
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Case Study 1a: DOAC Head-to-Head Emulated Trial
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Case Study 1b: DOAC Policy Prescription Change Interrupted Time Series Analyses
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Case Study 2: Ophthalmology Hub of Care Model Interrupted Time Series Analyses
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Practical Barriers to Implementation: Common Challenges in Causal Inference
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Conclusion
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About the Author & Acknowledgements
References
Key Concepts in Causal Inference
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Coverage of Causal Inference Methods in Key Texts
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Randomized Controlled Trials