Evidenced Outcome
Evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for General Ultrasound
Evidence point
1.6% reduction in General Ultrasound DNA rates when reminder calls were made vs. when they weren't.
Comparison of 13 months when calls were made (16703 appointments) and 13 months when calls weren't ( 11684 appointments).
Difference is statistically significant.
Primary beneficiary
Organisation
Partner organisation
N&W ICS - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
DNA calls volunteers
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Compelling
Produced
January 2026