Due to the different assumptions made by various methods regarding accounting for missing data, the analytical methods chosen may influence the interpretation of study results. Consideration should be given to the effect of actual treatment outcomes from patients. Employing different statistical approaches such as sensitivity analyses may help to assess the robustness of the study results and provide a more accurate reflection of the treatment outcome.
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