Evidenced outcome: Increased functional fitness

Evidence point
The patients in the programme were evaluated using several functional health measures, including a 60-second Sit-to-Stand test, Timed Up and Go test, and 180 turn (in steps) before and after the programme. After receiving volunteer support: Average Stand To Sit movement scores increased from 10.0 to 12.7 Average Timed Up and Go (TUAG) test scores decreased from 34.9 to 32.1. The average 180 Turn (in steps) test improved from 5.7 to 4.8. These functional fitness measures indicate an improvement in the patient’s mobility, balance, strength and endurance (n=17).
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Falls Prevention Volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
March 2023