Evidenced outcome: Improvement in overall health and well-being of patients

  • Evidence point
    The average self-reported thermometer score across the cohort increased from 61.1 at baseline to 66.4 at follow-up (n=17 pre, n=17 post) The programme resulted in a decrease in the number of patients reporting severe pain from 2 at baseline to 1 at the follow-up, while the number of patients reporting moderate pain or discomfort decreased from 7 to 5. 6 of 17 patients improved in their pain rating and a further 8 maintained. (n=17 pre, n=17 post).
  • Primary beneficiary
    Service users
  • Partner organisation
    Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    Community Rehabilitation Volunteers
  • Evidence strength
    Compelling
  • Produced
    July 2024

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