Deciphering HEP Adherence Score: The Meaning Behind the Dash and 0%

Keeping track of the Home Exercise Program (HEP) adherence is a key part of a patient's recovery journey. Within the EMBODI app, you might notice the adherence displayed but at times with either a "-" (dash) or a 0%. While both indicate a low level of completion, they actually convey distinct pieces of information. Let's break down the difference:

The Enigmatic Dash ("-")

Think of the dash as signifying a complete absence of activity within the HEP section of the app. If you see a "-", it means the patients haven't yet interacted with your prescribed exercises in the app at all. They haven't opened the HEP, viewed the exercises, or logged any completion. It's a clean slate, indicating that no data on your adherence has been recorded.

The Seemingly Similar 0%

While 0% also represents a very low level of adherence, it tells a slightly different story. The percentage displayed in the app is rounded. Therefore, a 0% score indicates that your actual HEP adherence is greater than zero but less than 0.5%.

To put it simply, if you see a 0%, the patient has engaged with your HEP in the app at least once. He or she might have:

• Viewed one or more of your exercises.
• Started an exercise but didn't complete it fully.
• Logged completion for at least one repetition or a very small portion of your prescribed exercises.

Even this minimal interaction is enough for the app to calculate a percentage, albeit one so small that it rounds down to 0%.

Key Takeaway:

• "-" (Dash): App user has never used the HEP section of the app. No adherence data exists.
• "0%": App user has used the HEP section at least once, completing a very small fraction (less than 0.5%) of your prescribed exercises.

Understanding this distinction can help better interpret the progress of the app user's HEP adherence. Remember, consistent engagement with exercises is crucial for achieving your patient's rehabilitation goals!