Evidenced Outcome

Improved patient mood

Evidence point

25 of 28 patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer cheered them up / improved their mood.

22 of 28 patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer helped them to feel less anxious.

Primary beneficiary

Patients

Partner organisation

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence strength

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Promising

Produced

April 2024

Emergency Department Volunteers - Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Evaluation Report - January 2024