Evidenced Outcome
Increased patient confidence
Evidence point
Average patient confidence levels increased from 6.8 before receiving the support to 8.0.
Further, 64% of the patients improved their confidence to cope at home levels after the volunteer support.
(n=198 pre- and post-intervention)
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
Kingston Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Discharge Support Volunteers
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Compelling
Produced
August 2024