Abstract
Background: The application of statistical modeling techniques, including classification and regression trees, in the prediction of violence has increasingly received attention. Methods: The predictive performance of logistic regression and classification tree methods in predicting violence was explored in a sample of patients with psychotic illness. Results: Of 2 logistic regression models, the forward stepwise method produced a simpler model than the full model, but the latter performed better. The performance of the classification tree appeared to be high before cross-validation, but reduced when cross-validated. The standard logistic model was the most robust model. A simplified tree with extra weight given to violent cases was a reasonable competitor and was simple to apply. Conclusion: Although classification trees can be suitable for routine clinical practice, because of the simplicity of their decision-making processes, their robustness and therefore clinical utility was problematic in this sample. Further research is required to compare such models in large prospective epidemiologic studies of other psychiatric populations. © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 296-303 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Comprehensive Psychiatry |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2005 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Comorbidity
- Female
- Humans
- Logistic Models
- Male
- Middle Aged
- epidemiology: Personality Disorders
- epidemiology: Psychotic Disorders
- Risk Factors
- statistics & numerical data: Violence