Evidenced Outcome
Reduced patient loneliness
Evidence point
Patients who were supported by volunteers at discharge and after returning home showed reduced scores on loneliness (16% reduction, n=15)
Primary beneficiary
Patients
Partner organisation
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Settle in support
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Promising
Produced
November 2020