Fig. 4

Variations of MCID values for improved patients (Missing data imputed by simple MICE). Note: Red are anchor methods. Blue are distribution-based methods. Missing scores were imputed using personal mean matching, anchor was imputed using a polytomous regression, both using a demographic nariables, and General Health scores. SD_c Standard Deviation of the change in scores. SD_b Standard of teh baseline score. ROC01 Closet-point to rhe left of the reciever Operating curve diagram. Intesect Intersection point between the distributions of the change om scores between unchanged and improved patient. SEM Standard Error of Measurement. MDC Minimal Detectable Change