Multiple Myeloma Patient Journey Analysis Plan

This guide outlines an analysis plan for the patient journey of multiple myeloma individuals, incorporating pre- and post-diagnosis insights. The analysis aims to provide a comprehensive view using healthcare data to construct cohorts, track symptom prevalence, and evaluate diagnostic procedures. Key components include defining the index event as the first diagnosis of multiple myeloma, ensuring continuous enrollment with a lookback period, and validating diagnoses through specific codes. The guide details a structured approach to analyzing the pre-diagnosis journey by identifying early symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and the healthcare resource utilization. Post-diagnosis, the plan encompasses treatment analysis, including first-line therapies and treatment settings. The analysis also intends to stratify data based on age groups and insurance types, aiming to identify variations in patient experiences and outcomes. Visualization outputs will be created to represent timelines, symptom prevalence, and treatment patterns effectively, highlighting critical insights for improving patient care.