NCT05830656

Brief 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.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
57

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 17, 2023

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 26, 2023

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 26, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 8, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 16, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

July 6, 2023

Status Verified

July 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

January 26, 2023

Last Update Submit

July 5, 2023

Conditions

Physiological RecoveryPsychological RecoveryRestorative Experiences

Keywords

RecoveryNatureEmployeesWork stressOccupational well-beingVirtual Reality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Psychological recovery

    Recovery Experience Questionnaire (REQ), the scores range from 1 to 5, a higher score refers to better psychological recovery.

    Three weeks

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Restorative experiences

    Three weeks

  • Work engagement

    Three weeks

  • Burnout

    Three weeks

  • Stress recovery

    Three weeks

  • Sleep quality

    Three weeks

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Control, Then exposure to nearby nature, Then exposure to virtual nature

EXPERIMENTAL

During the first week, the participants continue their normal routine at work and in leisure time. On the second week, the participants visit a nearby natural area after finishing their workday on three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). On the third week, the participants watch virtual nature videos with Virtual Reality (VR) goggles after finishing their workday on three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Behavioral: Exposure to nearby natureBehavioral: Exposure to virtual nature

Control, Then exposure to virtual nature, Then exposure to nearby nature

EXPERIMENTAL

During the first week, the participants continue their normal routine at work and in leisure time. On the second week, the participants watch virtual nature videos with Virtual Reality (VR) goggles after finishing their workday on three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). On the third week, the participants visit a nearby natural area after finishing their workday on three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Behavioral: Exposure to nearby natureBehavioral: Exposure to virtual nature

Interventions

Exposure to nearby natureBEHAVIORAL

Participants spend a minimum of 20 minutes in their favourite place in nearby nature.

Control, Then exposure to nearby nature, Then exposure to virtual natureControl, Then exposure to virtual nature, Then exposure to nearby nature
Exposure to virtual natureBEHAVIORAL

Participants spend a minimum of 20 minutes watching virtual nature videos.

Control, Then exposure to nearby nature, Then exposure to virtual natureControl, Then exposure to virtual nature, Then exposure to nearby nature

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Employees who do remote or hybrid work
  • Able to communicate adequately in Finnish in order to participate

You may not qualify if:

  • 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.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Jyväskylä, 40100, Finland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Occupational Stress

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational DiseasesStress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Katriina Hyvönen, PhD

    JAMK University Of Applied Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 26, 2023

First Posted

April 26, 2023

Study Start

January 17, 2023

Primary Completion

June 8, 2023

Study Completion

June 16, 2023

Last Updated

July 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Data from surveys and physiological measurements will be anonymised after the research and will be archived to the research data storage service (IDA). Anonymised data will open for reuse after the research finishes in 2024. The reuse of interview data will be restricted to suitable parts.

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STUDY PROTOCOL

Locations

FI(1)