Evidenced Outcome
Improved patient experience
Evidence point
90% of staff members agreed or strongly agreed that volunteers supported patients with nutrition and hydration (n=21).
85% of staff members agreed or strongly agreed that volunteers were helpful in freeing up staffs’ time allowed them to deliver good care (n=20).
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Emergency Department Volunteers
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Promising
Produced
October 2022