45.1 Survival Plot Overview

We will use the Healthcare Example Model SurvivalPlot.trex to demonstrate the capabilities of the Survival Plot View. The image below shows the example model's Survival Curve graph within the Survival Plot View.

This model includes a Partitioned Survival node with branches for 5 survival curves - all represent estimates of the same overall survival. The Survival Curve graph to the right shows a graphical representation of these estimates of survival.

The Survival Plot View includes a series for each OS estimate. Note that this view does not require any model structure, and could just be used to view any tables, distributions or functions within a blank model. You just add the series you want to see in the plotter, and the graphical representation is generated automatically. The series selections are saved with the model, so they are available if you reopen the model later. Note that only one series set is currently supported.

Since the underlying survival estimates use the same sources, the PartSA Survival Curve graph and the Survival Plot View show the same output, giving you the opportunity to determine which is the most accurate and appropriate for your model.