❌ Irrelevant [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== ❌ Irrelevant ======

**Irrelevant**, in the context of clinical research, refers to any data, result, or conclusion that **adds no meaningful value** to medical knowledge because it:

  * Merely confirms what is **already well-known**.
  * **Does not influence** clinical decision-making or practice.
  * Lacks **real-world applicability**.
  * Is based on an **outdated or trivial research question**.

===== 🧠 Key Characteristics =====
  * Fails to address a **current clinical need**.
  * Provides **obvious or trivial conclusions**.
  * Methodologically correct but **conceptually useless**.
  * Statistically significant yet **clinically meaningless**.

===== 🧪 Example =====
| Context                                      | Why It’s Irrelevant                            |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Study shows contrast MRI is better for DVA  | Already established in the literature          |
| Precise measurements with no clinical use    | Adds no actionable insight for practitioners   |
| Research on obsolete imaging techniques      | Not applicable to modern diagnostic workflow   |

===== ✅ Best Practice =====
  * Formulate research questions that challenge current assumptions.
  * Prioritize studies that can **change guidelines or improve outcomes**.