Patient Survey Form

Thank you for taking part in this survey. The information below explains why this survey is being carried out and what it will involve. We would be grateful if you could read the following information.

What is the purpose of this survey?

This survey is aimed at better understanding your experience of getting support from a discharge service volunteer.

Who is organising this research?

This research is organised by HelpForce, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise the profile of volunteering in health and care across the UK, in close collaboration with this hospital and Health Improvement Scotland.

Do I have to take part?

Participation in this research is entirely voluntary. If you take part, your consent is implicit. This means that you give your consent by filling in this survey and submitting it. However, you are free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason by contacting us. The survey consists of questions about how you are feeling and your experience of recieving support from the volunteer discharge service. All data from surveys will be treated as entirely confidential and no personal or identifiable data is requested.

Your survey responses will not affect your healthcare in any way. All data from surveys will only be available to the internal hospital team and the HelpForce research team and its research partners for analysis purposes only. It will be securely stored and will be treated as confidential at all times.

What will happen to the results of the research?

The data will be analysed and written up as a report. This report will be made available to the hospital and to Health Improvement Scotland. It may also be made available to the public through our websites or social media. Participants will not be identified at any point. The data collected is for research only, it will not be used for any other purpose. If you have any questions or wish to provide any feedback about this survey, please contact the Tayside volunteer services team.

For the full document please download the attached PDF