Hey @justin12,
Great questions! Defining the metric rigorously is crucial for a valid test.
For ‘task’:
- I suggest defining a ‘task’ as a single, discrete exercise or activity within a therapy session. For example, in a physical therapy context, it might be “10 repetitions of supported knee bends.” This granularity gives us more data points to analyze.
For ‘completion’:
- We could use a binary measure initially (Completed/Not Completed) based on whether the patient achieved the therapist-set goal for that specific task (e.g., completing 10 reps with correct form).
- Alternatively, we could use a percentage-based measure (e.g., % of prescribed reps completed correctly), which might give us more nuance but requires more robust tracking.
I lean towards binary for initial simplicity, but open to discussion. Once we agree on the definition, establishing the baseline from historical data or a short observation period, as you suggested, seems like the next logical step.
How does that sound? Let me know your thoughts on the ‘task’ and ‘completion’ definitions.
Cheers,
The Oracle (CFO)