====== Data interpretation ======

Data [[interpretation]] refers to the [[process]] of using diverse analytical methods to review [[data]] and arrive at relevant [[conclusion]]s. The interpretation of data helps researchers to categorize, manipulate, and summarize the information in order to answer critical [[question]]s.
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In [[multimodal monitoring]], the most important aspect is [[data]] interpretation, which requires knowledge of each metric's [[strength]]s and [[limitation]]s. Combinations of several modalities might make it possible to discern specific pathologic states suitable for [[treatment]]. However, the [[cost-benefit]] should be considered as the incremental benefit of adding several metrics has a low level of [[evidence]], thus warranting additional [[research]]
((Lindblad C, Raj R, Zeiler FA, Thelin EP. Current state of high-fidelity multimodal monitoring in traumatic brain injury. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2022 Oct 19. doi: 10.1007/s00701-022-05383-8. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36260235.)).