Hybrid- Nature: Recovering From Work Through Nature Experiences (NCT05830656) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Hybrid- Nature: Recovering From Work Through Nature Experiences
Finland57 participantsStarted 2023-01-17
Plain-language summary
The research examines employees' recovery from work stress during visits in nearby nature and when viewing virtual nature with Virtual Reality (VR) goggles. The research provides information on the physiological and psychological recovery of employees who do remote or hybrid work. Recovery is analysed with qualitative and quantitative methods including Firstbeat Life measurements, surveys and interviews. The results can be used in workplaces to develop operating models to promote well-being in remote and hybrid work. The research generates new understanding on how employees' recovery can be supported by means of virtual nature tourism services.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Employees who do remote or hybrid work
* Able to communicate adequately in Finnish in order to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* No exclusion criteria for study participation.
* Firstbeat Life analyses are only available for participants who identify themselves on the basis of biological sex of female or male.
* Firstbeat Life analyses might be unreliable for participants with some health-related issues (e.g., pacemaker, heart transplantation, complex cardiac disease, persistent atrial fibrillation or flutter, or uncontrolled thyroid disease) and therefore measurements will not be performed for them as a part of this research.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study looked at using nature experiences to help with psychological recovery from work — given my situation, do you think nature-based approaches could play a meaningful role in my recovery plan?
2Since this trial is completed, have the results been published yet, and if so, what did they actually find about whether nature exposure improved psychological recovery outcomes?
3This study focused on 'restorative experiences' — can you explain what that means in practical terms, and whether activities like walking in a park or spending time outdoors are something you'd recommend I try alongside any formal treatment?
4This was a non-drug, lifestyle-type study with no assigned phase — does that mean the risks of what they were testing are considered low, and are there any reasons someone in my condition should be cautious about this kind of approach?
5Are there other evidence-based programs or therapies for psychological recovery that I should consider comparing to what this nature experience study was exploring?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.