Evidenced Outcome
Reduced patient anxiety
Evidence point
More than three quarters of patients surveyed (78%, n=117) said that volunteers helped to reduce their anxiety
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
Multiple NHS Trusts
Volunteering role / intervention
Multiple acute hospital based roles
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Compelling
Produced
November 2020