Go back Evidenced Outcome
Improved patient mood
Evidence point
74% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer cheered them up / improved their mood.(n=61)
39% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer helped me to feel less anxious.(n=61)
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward helper volunteers
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Compelling
Produced
October 2023