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Table 1 Overview of data collection methods and their corresponding research question and phase of the study

From: More-2-Eat: evaluation protocol of a multi-site implementation of the Integrated Nutrition Pathway for Acute Care

Data collection form/method

Research question

Developmental phase

Implementation phase

Sustainability phase

Type of data

INPAC Audit

1 and 4

√

√

√

Quantitative

Detailed Patient Data

2

√

√

 

Quantitative

30-Day Follow-up

2

√

√

 

Quantitative

Focus Groups/ Interviews

4 and 5

√

 

√

Qualitative

Staff KAP questionnaire

3

√

 

√

Quantitative

RD/staff workload

6

√

√

 

Quantitative

Activity Time Test

6

 

√

 

Quantitative

DICE Scores

4

√

√

√

Quantitative

Scorecards

4 and 5

 

√

 

Qualitative

Monthly telephone calls

4 and 5

 

√

 

Qualitative

Site Survey

6

√

 

√

Quantitative