Employees' use, preferences, and restorative benefits of green outdoor environments at hospitals

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Employees' use, preferences, and restorative benefits of green outdoor environments at hospitals

Work-related stress is an increasing problem among healthcare workers all over the world. The overall hypothesis of this study is that green outdoor environments (GOE) at hospitals may contribute to a less stressful working environment by offering psychological restoration. This study investigates...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Shukor, Shureen Faris, Stigsdotter, Ulrika Karlsson, Lottrupb, Lene, Nilsson, Kjell Svenne Bernhard
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Design & Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2012
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/32906/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/32906/1/53.%20Employees%27%20use%20preferences%20and%20restorative.pdf

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