Abstract

Bayesian hierarchical modelling techniques have some advantages over classic methods for the analysis of cluster-randomized trial. Bayesian approach is also becoming more popular to deal with measurement error and misclassification problems. We propose a Bayesian approach to analyze a cluster-randomized trial with adjusting for misclassification in a binary covariate in the random effect logistic model when a gold standard is not available. This Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approach uses two imperfect measures of a dichotomous exposure under the assumptions of conditional independence and non-differential misclassification. Both simulated numerical example and real clinical example are given to illustrate the proposed approach. The Bayesian approach has great potential to be used in misclassification problem in generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) since it allow us to fit complex models and identify all the parameters. Our results suggest that Bayesian approach for analyzing cluster-randomized trial and adjusting for misclassification in GLMM is flexible and powerful.

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