Evidenced Outcome
Improved patient wellbeing
Evidence point
97% of patients agree or strongly agree that the volunteer cheered them up / improved their mood. Further, 95% believe volunteers have helped to reduce their anxiety. (n=523)
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Compelling
Produced
October 2024