Park prescription: three outdoor sessions may boost worker stress resilience
NCT ID NCT07601360
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether three one-hour nature-based group sessions in a park could improve stress resilience in 160 full-time employees in Hong Kong. Participants in the intervention group did mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises, and group reflection, while the control group continued their usual routines. The researchers measured heart rate variability, blood pressure, and stress questionnaires to see if the nature activities made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nature-based outdoor activities (mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises, group reflection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way for workplaces to help employees manage stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 160 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply to all workers. The intervention is brief (three sessions), so any benefits might be short-lived.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong