READ ME File For 'Dataset for Doctoral thesis titled: "A mixed methods study to determine the feasibility of providing finger foods for patients after stroke in hospital"' Dataset DOI: 10.5258/SOTON/D1784 ReadMe Author: Amelia Rose Heelan, University of Southampton (MILLY HEELAN, [orcid.org/0000-0003-0026-2687]) This dataset supports the thesis entitled: A mixed methods study to determine the feasibility of providing finger foods for patients after stroke in hospital AWARDED BY: Univeristy of Southampton DATE OF AWARD: [2022] DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA This dataset is providing quantitative and qualitative data as used in doctoral thesis. Including patient characteristics, dietary intake data, interview transcripts, observational fieldnotes and photos of hospital food trays. This dataset contains: Demographic_data.csv file. Contains variables in relation to patients included in the study. Also contains energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate calculated from 3 mealtime observations. Fieldnotes.zip Contains .txt files of fieldnotes from mealtime observations. Labelled by FIE_participantnumber_date of observation. Photos.zip. Contains .JPG files. Digital photos taken of plates served to participants before and after mealtime. Files labelled by PHO_participantnumber_date photo taken. Each photo followed by _A for before photo _B for after photo. Staff_demographics.txt file contains demographic information for staff participants who were interviewed in the study. Staff_interviews.zip. Each .txt file in this zip folder contains an interview transcript for a member of staff. Files labelled by INT_S_participant number_ date of interview. Patient_interviews.zip .txt file in this zip folder contains an interview transcript for a member of staff. Files labelled by INT_P_participant number_ date of interview. Relationship between files, if important for context: All data collected within same time frame. Some files relate to same participant number. -------------------------- METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------------------------- Description of methods used for collection/generation of data: During the feasibility phase, information regarding patient demographics were recorded as numerical data on consent. Participants were observed over 3 mealtimes, 1 where they were observed with standard meal and 2 mealtimes when they were observed with finger food menu. During observations of mealtimes, written field notes were collected. Photographs of plates were taken before and after the meal. Qualitative interviews took place with patients, relatives and staff. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed as a written transcript for analysis. Methods for processing the data: Photo images were used to estimate dietary intake values. Software- or Instrument-specific information needed to interpret the data, including software and hardware version numbers: Numerical data best opened in excel or SPSS file. Environmental/experimental conditions: Stroke rehab ward. Describe any quality-assurance procedures performed on the data: Data double entered. People involved with sample collection, processing, analysis and/or submission: Milly Heelan, lead author included in data collection and analysis. -------------------------- DATA-SPECIFIC INFORMATION -------------------------- Number of variables: 56 Number of cases/rows: 32 Variable list, defining any abbreviations, units of measure, codes or symbols used: Participants Study ID number (Number) Date of admission (Date) Number of days between date of admission and consent (Number of days) Age of participant (Years) Gender (0=Male 1=Female) Diagnosed side of stroke (L=Left, R= Right) Diagnosed infarct or Haemorrhage? (I=Infarct, H=Haemorrhage) NIHSS score (stroke scale score) on admission (Overall NIHSS score) NIHSS Q1: Level of consciousness NIHSS Q2: LOC question NIHSS Q3: LOC command NIHSS Q4:Best gaze NIHSS Q5: Visual fields NIHSS Q6: Facial palsy NIHSS Q7: Motor arm right NIHSS Q7: Motor arm left NIHSS Q8: Motor leg right NIHSS Q8: Motor leg left NIHSS Q9: Limb ataxia NIHSS Q10: Sensory NIHSS Q11: Language NIHSS Q12: Dysarthria NIHSS Q13: Extinction and inattention Evidence of cognitive impairment (1=Yes or 0=No) Participants with any recorded food allergies? (1=Yes or 0=No) Any recorded dietary requirements (Free text) Any input from dietetic team? (1=Yes or 0=No) Any supplements prescribed? (1=Yes or 0=No) Indication of hemiplegia or hemiparesis (Free text) Upper limb power grade right side (Based on power score out of 5) Upper limb power grade left side (Based on power score out of 5) Weight of patient at admission BMI at admission (Body mass index) MUST score at admission (0=low risk, 3=high risk) Date of most recent weight recorded (date) Change in BMI (from admission to most recent weight) Energy intake standard meal (Kcal) Protein intake standard meal (g) Fat intake standard meal (g) Carbohydrate intake standard meal (g) Energy intake finger food menu day 1 (Kcal) Protein intake finger food menu day 1 (g) Fat intake finger food menu day 1(g) Carbohydrate intake finger food menu day 1(g) Energy intake finger food menu day 2 (Kcal) Protein intake finger food menu day 2 (g) Fat intake finger food menu day 2(g) Carbohydrate intake finger food menu day 2(g) Difference in energy intake between standard and Finger food 1 meal (Kcal) Difference in energy intake between standard and Finger food 2 meal (Kcal) Difference in protein intake between standard and Finger food 1 meal (g) Difference in protein intake between standard and Finger food 2 meal(g) Difference in fat intake between standard and Finger food 1 meal(g) Difference in fat n intake between standard and Finger food 2 meal(g) Difference in carbohydrate intake between standard and Finger food 1 meal (g) Difference in carbohydrate intake between standard and Finger food 2 meal (g) Date of data collection: [14/1/2019-4/10/2019] Information about geographic location of data collection: Southampton UK Licence: [CC BY] Related publication: Heelan, M., Prieto, J., Roberts, H., Gallant, N., Barnes, C., & Green, S. (2019). The use of finger foods in care settings: An integrative review . Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12725 Poster presentation at UK Swallow Research Group, February 2017. Abstract published: Heelan, M. (2018) Finger Foods for Older Adults in Hospital. Proceedings of UKSRG-2018. Feb 1-2, London, UK. Journal of Oral Health Dent. 2018, 1(S2):A013 DOI/Handle/URI: http://www.thebiomedica.org/uksrg-2018-conference-proceedings.php Date that the file was created: November, 2023