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2014

Journal Article

Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting

Ryde, Gemma Cathrine, Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Gilson, Nicholas David and Brown, Wendy (2014). Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (7), 1318-1323. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2012-0480

Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting

2014

Journal Article

Which population groups are most unaware of CVD risks associated with sitting time?

Duncan, Mitch J., Gilson, Nicholas and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2014). Which population groups are most unaware of CVD risks associated with sitting time?. Preventive Medicine, 65, 103-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.05.009

Which population groups are most unaware of CVD risks associated with sitting time?

2014

Journal Article

Measuring presenteeism: which questionnaire to use in physical activity research?

Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Burton, Nicola, Gilson, Nicholas David and Brown, Wendy (2014). Measuring presenteeism: which questionnaire to use in physical activity research?. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11 (2), 241-248. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2011-0307

Measuring presenteeism: which questionnaire to use in physical activity research?

2014

Book Chapter

Occupational work and obesity

Gilson, Nicholas D. and Tudor-Locke, Catrine (2014). Occupational work and obesity. Epidemiology, Etiology and Physiopathology. (pp. 377-384) edited by George A. Bray and Claude Bouchard. Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b16473-38

Occupational work and obesity

2014

Journal Article

Patterns and perceptions of physical activity and sedentary time in male transport drivers working in regional Australia

Wong, Jason Y. L., Gilson, Nicholas D., Bush, Robert A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). Patterns and perceptions of physical activity and sedentary time in male transport drivers working in regional Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 38 (4), 314-320. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12214

Patterns and perceptions of physical activity and sedentary time in male transport drivers working in regional Australia

2014

Book Chapter

Action area 2 - Workplaces: Promote physical activity before, during and after work

Plotnikoff, R., Healy, G., Morgan, P., Gilson, N. and Kennedy, S. (2014). Action area 2 - Workplaces: Promote physical activity before, during and after work. Blueprint for an active Australia: Government and community actions to increase population levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in Australia, 2014–2017. (pp. 20-25) Melbourne, VIC Australia: National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Action area 2 - Workplaces: Promote physical activity before, during and after work

2014

Journal Article

The characteristics of inactive men working in a regional area of Queensland, Australia

Wong, Jason Y.L., Gilson, Nicholas, Peeters, Geeske, Ostini, Remo, Bush, Robert A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). The characteristics of inactive men working in a regional area of Queensland, Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 17 (1), 56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.02.008

The characteristics of inactive men working in a regional area of Queensland, Australia

2014

Journal Article

Measuring and influencing physical activity with Smartphone technology: a systematic review

Bort-Roig, Judit, Gilson, Nicholas D., Puig-Ribera, Anna, Contreras, Ruth S. and Trost, Stewart G. (2014). Measuring and influencing physical activity with Smartphone technology: a systematic review. Sports Medicine, 44 (5), 671-686. doi: 10.1007/s40279-014-0142-5

Measuring and influencing physical activity with Smartphone technology: a systematic review

2014

Journal Article

Uptake and factors that influence the use of 'sit less, move more' occupational intervention strategies in Spanish office employees

Bort-Roig, Judit, Martin, Montserrat, Puig-Ribera, Anna, Gonzalez-Suarez, Ángel Manuel, Martínez-Lemos, Ivan, Martori, Joan Carles and Gilson, Nicholas D. (2014). Uptake and factors that influence the use of 'sit less, move more' occupational intervention strategies in Spanish office employees. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 (152) 152, 152. doi: 10.1186/s12966-014-0152-6

Uptake and factors that influence the use of 'sit less, move more' occupational intervention strategies in Spanish office employees

2013

Journal Article

Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time for office workers-a randomised controlled trial

Parry, Sharon, Straker, Leon, Gilson, Nicholas D. and Smith, Anne J. (2013). Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time for office workers-a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One, 8 (11) e78957, e78957.1-e78957.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078957

Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time for office workers-a randomised controlled trial

2013

Journal Article

Desk-Based Occupational Sitting Patterns Weight-Related Health Outcomes

Ryde, Gemma C., Brown, Helen E., Peeters, G. M. E. E., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Desk-Based Occupational Sitting Patterns Weight-Related Health Outcomes. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 45 (4), 448-452. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2013.05.018

Desk-Based Occupational Sitting Patterns Weight-Related Health Outcomes

2013

Journal Article

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: relationships with presenteeism

Brown, Helen Elizabeth, Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: relationships with presenteeism. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55 (8), 945-953. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e31829178bf

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: relationships with presenteeism

2013

Journal Article

Walk@Work: an automated intervention to increase walking in university employees not achieving 10,000 daily steps

Gilson, Nicholas D., Faulkner, Guy, Murphy, Marie H., Meyer, M. Renee Umstattd, Washington, Tracy, Ryde, Gemma C., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kelly P. and Dillon, Kimber A. (2013). Walk@Work: an automated intervention to increase walking in university employees not achieving 10,000 daily steps. Preventive Medicine, 56 (5), 283-287. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.01.022

Walk@Work: an automated intervention to increase walking in university employees not achieving 10,000 daily steps

2013

Journal Article

Recruitment rates in workplace physical activity interventions: Characteristics for success

Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2013). Recruitment rates in workplace physical activity interventions: Characteristics for success. American Journal of Health Promotion, 27 (5), E101-E112. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.120404-LIT-187

Recruitment rates in workplace physical activity interventions: Characteristics for success

2013

Conference Publication

Can participatory workplace interventions aimed at changing sedentary time also reduce musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers?

Parry, Sharon P., Straker, Leon M., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Smith, Anne J. (2013). Can participatory workplace interventions aimed at changing sedentary time also reduce musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers?. 49th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 2-4 December 2013. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (HFESA).

Can participatory workplace interventions aimed at changing sedentary time also reduce musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers?

2012

Journal Article

Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting

Ryde, Gemma C., Gilson, Nicolas D., Suppini, Alessandro and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting. Journal of Occupational Health, 54 (5), 383-386. doi: 10.1539/joh.12-0091-BR

Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting

2012

Journal Article

The effects of workplace physical activity interventions in men: A systematic review

Wong, Jason Y. L., Gilson, Nicholas D., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z. and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). The effects of workplace physical activity interventions in men: A systematic review. American Journal of Mens Health, 6 (4), 303-313. doi: 10.1177/1557988312436575

The effects of workplace physical activity interventions in men: A systematic review

2012

Journal Article

Occupational sitting: practitioner perceptions of health risks, intervention strategies and influences

Gilson, Nicholas, Straker, Leon and Parry, Sharon (2012). Occupational sitting: practitioner perceptions of health risks, intervention strategies and influences. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 23 (3), 208-212. doi: 10.1071/HE12208

Occupational sitting: practitioner perceptions of health risks, intervention strategies and influences

2012

Conference Publication

Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time

Ryde, G., Brown, H., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2012). Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.475

Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time

2012

Conference Publication

An international study of an automated web-based walking program (Walk@Work) to increase workday step counts in lower active office workers

Gilson, N., Faulkner, G., Umstattd Meyer, M., Ryde, G., McCarthy, K., Arbour-Nicitopoulas, K., Dillon, K. and Washington, T. (2012). An international study of an automated web-based walking program (Walk@Work) to increase workday step counts in lower active office workers. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.572

An international study of an automated web-based walking program (Walk@Work) to increase workday step counts in lower active office workers