Evidenced outcome: Increased functional fitness for care home residents

Evidence point
After receiving the volunteer support: Average hand grip scores increased from 15.4 to 17.7, indicating an improvement in care home patients' hand grip movements (n=11). 10 of 11 improved their hand grip strength score (n=11). The comparison of pre- and post-intervention hand grip strength was statistically significant.
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Community Rehabilitation Volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
July 2024