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
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Promising
Produced
April 2024