Evidenced outcome: Evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for General Ultrasound

  • Evidence point
    1.6% reduction in General Ultrasound DNA rates when reminder calls were made vs. when they weren't. Comparison of 13 months when calls were made (16703 appointments) and 13 months when calls weren't ( 11684 appointments). Difference is statistically significant.
  • Primary beneficiary
    Organisation
  • Partner organisation
    Norfolk and Waveney ICB - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    DNA calls
  • Evidence strength
    Compelling
  • Produced
    January 2026

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