508
scale of literature search on nature-based workplace interventions
Exact: 508 studies
508 studies identified in systematic search on NBIs and workplace well-being
The systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The initial yield of 508 studies was then filtered down to seven studies meeting strict inclusion criteria, illustrating the limited high-quality evidence base in this area.
Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar yielded 508 studies published from 2017 to 2024.
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1.52×
Less greenspace linked to higher odds of cases accepted for child protective services
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1.52×
Less greenspace linked to higher odds of substantiated child maltreatment reports
Census blocks with <10% greenspace had 1.52× the odds of a substantiated CPS report compared to blocks with >30% greenspace
Yuan He et al., 2024, Child Abuse & Neglect
16.1%
nature exposure around schools offers the highest financial return of all interventions tested
Nature exposure achieved the highest return on investment at 16.1% with a 6.2-year payback period
Yingjie Li et al., 2026, SSRN Electronic Journal
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