Guidelines For Imputation Of Clinical Variables

Prerequisites

• Put an X between the brackets on this line if you have done all of the following:
  • Checked the online documentation: https://mimic.physionet.org/about/mimic/
  • Checked that your issue isn't already addressed: https://github.com/MIT-LCP/mimic-code/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=

Description

Problem:

• Missing data is common in clinical variables in MIMIC-III.
• It can be very time consuming for data scientists to consult clinicians about imputation strategies for individual variables.

Solution:

• We have prepared a spreadsheet containing common variable and general guidelines for imputation for both static measurements and time series measurements based on our clinical opinion.
• Suggestions for Clinical Variables.xlsx

Feedback Wanted:

• Feel free to comment and add additional variables which you feel might be useful for everyone else here

Wesley, Louis and Leo

Start by reviewing the attached Suggestions for Clinical Variables.xlsx spreadsheet and the issue description. A contribution would need a clearly agreed scope, such as specific variables or guidelines to add, followed by updating the spreadsheet and confirming the requested clinical-imputation guidance is complete.