Overview
Background
Paul Gardiner's multidisciplinary research promotes active ageing with a focus on helping people improve and maintain quality of life. His PhD research reported for the first time that it is feasible to reduce sedentary time in older adults. His current research builds on this to exmaine behavioural approaches to dementia prevention.
He is part of the Our Voice Citizen Science global research network. This network has over 30 members across six continents and aims to improve health equity through allowing citizens to discover their environment, discuss their findings, and advocate for change.
He has a strong interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and co-founded the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Special Interest Group of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).
Previous research areas have included evaluation of drug and alcohol treatment services, development and dissemination of parenting programs, stillbirth epidemiology, and women's health.
Availability
- Dr Paul Gardiner is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science, University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Dementia prevention
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Interventions to reduce and change sitting time
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
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Citizen science
Works
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2018
Journal Article
P4‐374: THE IMPACT OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT ON DEMENTIA‐FREE LIFE EXPECTANCY IN OLDER WOMEN
Gardiner, Paul (2018). P4‐374: THE IMPACT OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT ON DEMENTIA‐FREE LIFE EXPECTANCY IN OLDER WOMEN. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 14 (7S_Part_30). doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.07.198
2018
Journal Article
Physical activity and sedentary time are related to clinically relevant health outcomes among adults with obstructive lung disease
Dogra, Shilpa, Good, Joshua, Buman, Matthew P., Gardiner, Paul A., Copeland, Jennifer L. and Stickland, Michael K. (2018). Physical activity and sedentary time are related to clinically relevant health outcomes among adults with obstructive lung disease. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 18 (1) 98, 98. doi: 10.1186/s12890-018-0659-8
2018
Journal Article
Association of 12-year trajectories of sitting time with frailty in middle-aged women
Susanto, Maja, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Gardiner, Paul A. (2018). Association of 12-year trajectories of sitting time with frailty in middle-aged women. American Journal of Epidemiology, 187 (11), 2387-2396. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwy111
2018
Journal Article
Physical activity and exercise capacity in severe asthma: key clinical associations
Cordova-Rivera, Laura, Gibson, Peter G., Gardiner, Paul A., Powell, Heather and McDonald, Vanessa M. (2018). Physical activity and exercise capacity in severe asthma: key clinical associations. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 6 (3), 814-822. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.09.022
2018
Journal Article
Associations between physical activity, medical costs and hospitalisations in older Australian women: Results from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Peeters, G. M. E. E. Geeske, Gardiner, Paul A., Dobson, Annette J. and Brown, Wendy J. (2018). Associations between physical activity, medical costs and hospitalisations in older Australian women: Results from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 21 (6), 604-608. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.10.022
2018
Journal Article
Can a lifestyle intervention increase active transportation in women aged 55-70 years? Secondary outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial
Gray, Samantha M., Chen, Peggy, Fleig, Lena, Gardiner, Paul A., McAllister, Megan M., Puyat, Joseph H., Sims-Gould, Joanie, McKay, Heather A., Winters, Meghan and Ashe, Maureen C. (2018). Can a lifestyle intervention increase active transportation in women aged 55-70 years? Secondary outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15 (6), 411-416. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0348
2018
Journal Article
Measurement of sitting time in older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease
Watts, Amber, Garnier-Villarreal, Mauricio and Gardiner, Paul (2018). Measurement of sitting time in older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 1 (2), 70-78. doi: 10.1123/jmpb.2018-0002
2018
Journal Article
Engineering improved balance confidence among older adults with complex health care needs: learning from the Muscling Up Against Disability study
Hetherington, Sharon, Henwood, Tim, Swinton, Paul, Keogh, Justin, Gardiner, Paul and Tuckett, Anthony (2018). Engineering improved balance confidence among older adults with complex health care needs: learning from the Muscling Up Against Disability study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99 (8), 1525-1532. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.03.004
2018
Conference Publication
Association of sitting time and breaks in sitting with muscle mass, strength, function, and inflammation in community-dwelling older adults
Reid, Natasha, Healy, Genevieve, Gianoudis, Jenny, Formica, Melissa, Gardiner, Paul, Nowson, Caryl and Daly, Robin (2018). Association of sitting time and breaks in sitting with muscle mass, strength, function, and inflammation in community-dwelling older adults. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2018
Conference Publication
The association of sitting time with sarcopenia status and physical performance at baseline and 18-month follow up in the residential aged care setting
Reid, Natasha, Keogh, Justin, Swinton, Paul, Gardiner, Paul and Henwood, Timothy (2018). The association of sitting time with sarcopenia status and physical performance at baseline and 18-month follow up in the residential aged care setting. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2018
Journal Article
Associations of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time with health-related quality of life among lung cancer survivors: A quantile regression approach
D'Silva, Adrijana, Gardiner, Paul A., Boyle, Terry, Bebb, D. Gwyn, Johnson, Steven T. and Vallance, Jeff K. (2018). Associations of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time with health-related quality of life among lung cancer survivors: A quantile regression approach. Lung Cancer, 119, 78-84. doi: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2018.03.010
2018
Journal Article
A systematic review of associations of physical activity and sedentary time with asthma outcomes
Cordova-Rivera, Laura, Gibson, Peter G., Gardiner, Paul A. and McDonald, Vanessa M (2018). A systematic review of associations of physical activity and sedentary time with asthma outcomes. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 6 (6), 1968-1981.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.02.027
2018
Conference Publication
DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
Cordova-Rivera, L., Gibson, P., Gardiner, P. and Mcdonald, (2018). DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2018
Journal Article
Association of sitting time and breaks in sitting with muscle mass, strength, function, and inflammation in community-dwelling older adults
Reid, N., Healy, G. N., Gianoudis, J., Formica, M., Gardiner, P. A., Eakin, E. E., Nowson, C. A. and Daly, R. M. (2018). Association of sitting time and breaks in sitting with muscle mass, strength, function, and inflammation in community-dwelling older adults. Osteoporosis International, 29 (6), 1341-1350. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4428-6
2018
Journal Article
Psychosocial health is associated with objectively assessed sedentary time and light intensity physical activity among lung cancer survivors
Vallance, Jeff K., Bebb, Gwyn D., Boyle, Terry, Johnson, Steven T., Gardiner, Paul A. and D'Silva, Adrijana (2018). Psychosocial health is associated with objectively assessed sedentary time and light intensity physical activity among lung cancer survivors. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 14, 61-65. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2018.02.002
2018
Journal Article
Sitting Time and Physical Function in Australian Retirees: An Analysis of Bidirectional Relationships
Gardiner, Paul A., Reid, Natasha, Gebel, Klaus and Ding, Ding (2018). Sitting Time and Physical Function in Australian Retirees: An Analysis of Bidirectional Relationships. Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 73 (12), 1675-1681. doi: 10.1093/gerona/gly008
2018
Conference Publication
Age-friendly design for accessibility – older people as citizen scientists bringing meaningful changes to the built environment in which they live, rest and play
Tuckett, A., Freeman, A., Hetherington, S., Gardiner, P., Rouse, K. and on behalf of Citizen Scientists (2018). Age-friendly design for accessibility – older people as citizen scientists bringing meaningful changes to the built environment in which they live, rest and play. Ageing & Society: Eight Interdisciplinary Conference, Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan, 18-19th September 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
The impact of physical activity and sitting time on mobility disability-free life expectancy
Gardiner, Paul and Brown, Wendy (2018). The impact of physical activity and sitting time on mobility disability-free life expectancy. 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, London, England, 15-17 October 2018. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics.
2018
Conference Publication
Older people as Citizen Scientists changing their built environment
Tuckett, A., Freeman, A., Hetherington, S., Gardiner, P. and King, A. (2018). Older people as Citizen Scientists changing their built environment. 51st Australian Association of Gerontology Conference "Advancing not retiring: Active players a fair future", Melbourne Convention Centre, 21-23 November 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Using citizen science to improve a geriatric rehabilitation unit
Gardiner, P., Sam, L.-N., Tan, V., Sam, L.-N., King, A. and Tuckett, A. (2018). Using citizen science to improve a geriatric rehabilitation unit. 51st Australian Association of Gerontology Conference "Advancing not retiring: Active players a fair future", Melbourne Convention Centre, 21-23 November 2018.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Paul Gardiner is:
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Function in Older Adults
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Genevieve Healy
Media
Enquiries
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- ageing
- older people
- prolonged sitting
- sedentary behaviour
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