The University of Queensland

A systematic review of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour in the workplace and health outcomes, and the strategies which encourage a change in sedentary behaviour in the workplace: final report

Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W. and Gilson, Nicholas (2010) A systematic review of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour in the workplace and health outcomes, and the strategies which encourage a change in sedentary behaviour in the workplace: final report Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Health Promotion Queensland (Health Promotion Branch, Population Health Queensland)

A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou

Brown, W. J., Burton, N. W. and Gilson, N. (2009) A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou Spring Hill, QLD, Australia: Australian Health Promotion Association (Queensland Branch)

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. In Blueprint for an active Australia: Government and community actions to increase population levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in Australia, 2014–2017 2nd ed. (pp. 20-25) Melbourne, VIC Australia: National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Occupational work and obesity

Gilson, Nicholas D. and Tudor-Locke, Catrine (2014). Occupational work and obesity. In George A. Bray and Claude Bouchard (Ed.), Epidemiology, Etiology and Physiopathology 3rd ed. (pp. 377-384) Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b16473-38

Sedentary and physical activity behavior in "blue-collar" workers: a systematic review of accelerometer studies

Gilson, Nicholas D., Hall, Caitlin, Holtermann, Andreas, van der Beek, Allard J., Huysmans, Maaike A., Mathiassen, Svend Erik and Straker, Leon (2019) Sedentary and physical activity behavior in "blue-collar" workers: a systematic review of accelerometer studies. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1-10. doi:10.1123/jpah.2018-0607

Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial

Johnston, Venerina, Gane, Elise M., Brown, Wendy, Vicenzino, Bill, Healy, Genevieve N., Gilson, Nicholas and Smith, Michelle D. (2019) Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial. Applied Ergonomics, 76 82-89. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2018.12.006

"In Initiative Overload": Australian perspectives on promoting physical activity in the workplace from diverse industries

Chau, Josephine Y., Engelen, Lina, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Young, Sarah, Olsen, Heidi, Gilson, Nicholas, Burton, Nicola W., Bauman, Adrian E. and Brown, Wendy J. (2019) "In Initiative Overload": Australian perspectives on promoting physical activity in the workplace from diverse industries. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 3: 516. doi:10.3390/ijerph16030516

Reducing workplace sitting: feasibility and impact evaluation of the beta (test) version of the BeUpstandingTM Champion Toolkit (Preprint)

Healy, Genevieve Nissa, Eakin, Elizabeth G., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Hadgraft, Nyssa, Dunstan, David W., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Goode, Ana D. (2017) Reducing workplace sitting: feasibility and impact evaluation of the beta (test) version of the BeUpstandingTM Champion Toolkit (Preprint). JMIR Formative Research, 2 2: e17. doi:10.2196/formative.9343

Do sitting, standing or treadmill desks impact psychobiological indicators of work productivity

Gilson, Nicholas D., Hall, Caitlin, Renton, Angela, Ng, Norman and Von Hippel, William (2017) Do sitting, standing or treadmill desks impact psychobiological indicators of work productivity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14 10: 793-796. doi:10.1123/jpah.2016-0712

Monitoring sedentary patterns in office employees: validity of an m-health tool (Walk@Work-App) for occupational health

Bort-Roig, Judit, Puig-Ribera, Anna, Contreras, Ruth S., Chirveches-Perez, Emilia, Martori, Joan C., Gilson, Nicholas D. and McKenna, Jim (2017) Monitoring sedentary patterns in office employees: validity of an m-health tool (Walk@Work-App) for occupational health. Gaceta Sanitaria, 32 6: 563-566. doi:10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.05.004

Can a workplace 'sit less, move more' programme help Spanish office employees achieve physical activity targets?

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Bort-Roig, Judit, Giné-Garriga, Maria, González-Suárez, Angel M., Martínez-Lemos, Iván, Fortuño, Jesús, Milà, Raimon, Muñoz-Ortiz, Laura, Gilson, Nicholas D. and McKenna, Jim (2017) Can a workplace 'sit less, move more' programme help Spanish office employees achieve physical activity targets?. European Journal of Public Health, 27 5: 926-928. doi:10.1093/eurpub/ckx104

The impact of an m-Health financial incentives program on the physical activity and diet of Australian truck drivers

Gilson, Nicholas D., Pavey, Toby G., Wright, Olivia R. L., Vandelanotte, Corneel, Duncan, Mitch J., Gomersall, Sjaan, Trost, Stewart G. and Brown, Wendy J. (2017) The impact of an m-Health financial incentives program on the physical activity and diet of Australian truck drivers. BMC Public Health, 17 1: . doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4380-y

Impact of a workplace 'sit less, move more' program on efficiency-related outcomes of office employees

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Bort-Roig, Judit, Gine-Garriga, Maria, Gonzalez-Suarez, Angel M., Martinez-Lemos, Ivan, Fortuno, Jesus, Martori, Joan C., Munoz-Ortiz, Laura, Mila, Raimon, Gilson, Nicholas D. and McKenna, Jim (2017) Impact of a workplace 'sit less, move more' program on efficiency-related outcomes of office employees. BMC Public Health, 17 1: . doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4367-8

A qualitative review of existing national and international occupational safety and health policies relating to occupational sedentary behaviour

Coenen, Pieter, Gilson, Nicholas, Healy, Genevieve N., Dunstan, David W. and Straker, Leon M. (2017) A qualitative review of existing national and international occupational safety and health policies relating to occupational sedentary behaviour. Applied Ergonomics, 60 320-333. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2016.12.010

Estimating physical activity and sedentary behavior in a free-living context: a pragmatic comparison of consumer-based activity trackers and ActiGraph accelerometry

Gomersall, Sjaan R., Ng, Norman, Burton, Nicola W., Pavey, Toby G., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Brown, Wendy J. (2016) Estimating physical activity and sedentary behavior in a free-living context: a pragmatic comparison of consumer-based activity trackers and ActiGraph accelerometry. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18 9: e239.1-e239.12. doi:10.2196/jmir.5531

Sedentary work. Evidence on an emergent work health and safety issue

Straker, Leon, Dunstan, David, Gilson, Nicholas and Healy, Genevieve (2016) Sedentary work. Evidence on an emergent work health and safety issue Canberra ACT Australia: Safe Work Australia

Project Energise: using participatory approaches and real time computer prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase work time physical activity in office workers

Gilson, Nicholas D., Ng, Norman, Pavey, Toby G., Ryde, Gemma C., Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy J. (2016) Project Energise: using participatory approaches and real time computer prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase work time physical activity in office workers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19 11: 926-930. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.01.009

Chronic disease risks and use of a smartphone application during a physical activity and dietary intervention in Australian truck drivers

Gilson, Nicholas D, Pavey, Toby G., Vandelanotte, Corneel, Duncan, Mitch J., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Trost, Stewart G. and Brown, Wendy J. (2016) Chronic disease risks and use of a smartphone application during a physical activity and dietary intervention in Australian truck drivers. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40 1: 91-93. doi:10.1111/1753-6405.12501

Field evaluation of a random forest activity classifier for wrist-worn accelerometer data

Pavey, Toby G., Gilson, Nicholas D., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Clark, Bronwyn and Trost, Stewart G. (2016) Field evaluation of a random forest activity classifier for wrist-worn accelerometer data. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 1: 75-80. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.06.003

The BeUpstanding ProgramTM: scaling up the Stand Up Australia workplace intervention for translation into practice

Healy, Genevieve N., Goode, Ana, Schultz, Diane, Lee, Donna, Leahy, Bell, Dunstan, David W., Gilson, Nicholas D. and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2016) The BeUpstanding ProgramTM: scaling up the Stand Up Australia workplace intervention for translation into practice. AIMS Public Health, 3 2: 341-347. doi:10.3934/publichealth.2016.2.341

Patterns of impact resulting from a 'sit less, move more' web-based program in sedentary office employees

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Bort-Roig, Judit, Gonzalez-Suarez, Angel M., Martinez-Lemos, Ivan, Gine-Garriga, Maria, Forto, Josep, Martori, Joan C., Moz-Ortiz, Laura, Mila, Raimon, McKenna, Jim and Gilson, Nicholas D. (2015) Patterns of impact resulting from a 'sit less, move more' web-based program in sedentary office employees. PLoS One, 10 4: e0122474. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0122474

Self-reported sitting time and physical activity: interactive associations with mental well-being and productivity in office employees

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Martínez-Lemos, Iván, Giné-Garriga, Maria, Manuel González-Suárez, Ángel, Bort-Roig, Judit, Fortuño, Jesús, Muñoz-Ortiz, Laura, McKenna, Jim and Gilson, Nicholas D. (2015) Self-reported sitting time and physical activity: interactive associations with mental well-being and productivity in office employees. BMC Public Health, 15 1: . doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1447-5

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

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

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 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

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

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

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: . doi:10.1186/s12966-014-0152-6

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: e78957.1-e78957.10. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0078957

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does the use of standing 'hot' desks change sedentary work time in an open plan office?

Gilson, Nicholas D., Suppini, Alessandro, Ryde, Gemma C., Brown, Helen E. and Brown, Wendy J. (2012) Does the use of standing 'hot' desks change sedentary work time in an open plan office?. Preventive Medicine, 54 1: 65-67. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.10.012

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 time: Employees' perceptions of health risks and intervention strategies

Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z. and Brown, Wendy J. (2011) Occupational sitting time: Employees' perceptions of health risks and intervention strategies. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 22 1: 38-43.

Does physical activity impact on presenteeism and other indicators of workplace wellbeing?

Brown, Helen E., Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2011) Does physical activity impact on presenteeism and other indicators of workplace wellbeing?. Sports Medicine, 41 3: 249-262. doi:10.2165/11539180-000000000-00000

Are workplace interventions to reduce sitting effective? A systematic review

Chau, Josephine Y., van der Ploeg, Hidde P., van Uffelen, Jannique G.Z., Wong, Jason, Riphagen, Ingrid, Healy, Genevieve N., Gilson, Nicholas D., Dunstan, David W., Bauman, Adrian E., Owen, Neville and Brown, Wendy J. (2010) Are workplace interventions to reduce sitting effective? A systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 51 5: 352-356. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.08.012

Occupational sitting and health risks: A systematic review

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Wong, Jason, Chau, Josephine Y., van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Riphagen, Ingrid, Gilson, Nicholas D., Burton, Nicola W., Healy, Genevieve N., Thorp, Alicia A., Clark, Bronwyn K., Gardiner, Paul A., Dunstan, David W., Bauman, Adrian, Owen, Neville and Brown, Wendy J. (2010) Occupational sitting and health risks: A systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 39 4: 379-388. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2010.05.024

Cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve moderate physical activity: A study in nine UK sites

Pringle, Andy, Cooke, Carlton, Gilson, Nicholas, Marsh, Kevin and McKenna, Jim (2010) Cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve moderate physical activity: A study in nine UK sites. Health Education Journal, 69 2: 211-224. doi:10.1177/0017896910366790

Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce reported sitting in workplaces: A randomized control trial

Gilson, Nicolas D., Puig-Ribera, Anna, McKenna, Jim, Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W. and Cooke, Carlton B. (2009) Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce reported sitting in workplaces: A randomized control trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 6 43: 43. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-6-43

The International Universities Walking Project: Development of a framework for workplace intervention using the Delphi Technique

Gilson, Nicolas, Brown, Wendy J., Faulkner, Guy, McKenna, Jim, Murphy, Marie, Pringle, Andy, Proper, Karin, Puig-Ribera, Anna and Stathi, Aphroditi (2009) The International Universities Walking Project: Development of a framework for workplace intervention using the Delphi Technique. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6 4: 520-528. doi:10.1123/jpah.6.4.520

A multi-site comparison of environmental characteristics to support workplace walking

Gilson, Nicolas D., Ainsworth, Barbara, Biddle, Stuart, Faulkner, Guy, Murphy, Marie H., Niven, Ailsa, Pringle, Andy, Puig-Ribera, Anna, Stathi, Afroditi and Umstattd, M. Renee (2009) A multi-site comparison of environmental characteristics to support workplace walking. Preventive Medicine, 49 1: 21-23. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.05.001

An evaluation of the Local Exercise Action Pilots and impact on moderate physical activity

Pringle, Andy, Gilson, Nick, McKenna, Jim and Cooke, Carlton (2009) An evaluation of the Local Exercise Action Pilots and impact on moderate physical activity. Health Education Journal, 68 3: 179-185. doi:10.1177/0017896909339534

Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial

Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Gilson, N. and Brown, W.J. (2008) Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial. Promotion and Education, 15 4: 11-16. doi:10.1177/1025382308097693

Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial

Puig-Ribera, Anna, McKenna, Jim, Gilson, Nicholas and Brown, Wendy J. (2008) Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial. Global Health Promotion, 15 4: 11-16. doi:10.1177/1025382308097693

Experiences of route and task-based walking in a university community: qualitative perspectives in a randomized control trial

Gilson, N., McKenna, J. and Cooke C. (2008) Experiences of route and task-based walking in a university community: qualitative perspectives in a randomized control trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5 Sup. 1: S172-S178.

Measuring presenteeism in Catalan employees: linguistic adaptation and validation

Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J. and Gilson, N. (2008) Measuring presenteeism in Catalan employees: linguistic adaptation and validation. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 1 3: 198-208. doi:10.1108/17538350810926543

The International Universities Walking Project: Employee step counts, sitting times and health status

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008) The International Universities Walking Project: Employee step counts, sitting times and health status. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 1 3: 152-161. doi:10.1108/17538350810926516

Health-enhancing physical activity and health-related risk in a sample of North Mexican, office-based employees

Gilson, Nicholas David (2007) Health-enhancing physical activity and health-related risk in a sample of North Mexican, office-based employees. Promotion and Education, 14 1: 12-16. doi:10.1177/10253823070140010502

Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Cooke, C. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007) Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study. Preventive Medicine, 44 2: 167-169. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.09.012

Adolescent physical self-perceptions, sport/exercise and lifestyle physical activity

Gilson, N. D., Cooke, C. B. and Mahoney, C. A. (2005) Adolescent physical self-perceptions, sport/exercise and lifestyle physical activity. Health Education, 105 6: 437-450. doi:10.1108/09654280510630786

A case for intervention? Physical activity behaviour in an urban sample of middle-to-high income Northeast Mexicans

Gilson, N. D. (2004) A case for intervention? Physical activity behaviour in an urban sample of middle-to-high income Northeast Mexicans. Promotion and Education, 11 3: 150-152.

Contemporary physical activity

Gilson, N. D. (2003) Contemporary physical activity. Promotion and Education, 10 2: 63-65.

A comparison of adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity participation in relation to a sustained or accumulated criterion

Gilson, ND, Cooke, CB and Mahoney, CA (2001) A comparison of adolescent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity participation in relation to a sustained or accumulated criterion. Health Education Research, 16 3: 335-341. doi:10.1093/her/16.3.335

Encouraging blue-collar industries to adopt active workplaces: management perspectives from a national survey

Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Chau, Josephine Y., Engelen, Lina, Olsen, Heidi, Burks-Young, Sarah, Burton, Nicola, Gilson, Nicolas, Bauman, Adrian E. and Brown, Wendy J. (2018). Encouraging blue-collar industries to adopt active workplaces: management perspectives from a national survey. In: 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, London, United Kingdom, (S158-S159). 15-17 October 2018.

Who is responsible for activity-promoting workplaces? Australian management perspectives from multiple industries

Chau, Josephine Y., Engelen, Lina, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Young, Sarah, Olsen, Heidi, Burton, Nicola, Gilson, Nicholas, Bauman, Adrian and Brown, Wendy (2018). Who is responsible for activity-promoting workplaces? Australian management perspectives from multiple industries. In: Abstracts for the 7th Congress of International Society for Physical Activity and Health. 7th Congress of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health, London, England, (S157-S157). October 15-17, 2018.

Do sitting, standing or walking desks impact attentional resources and stress response in office work?

Gilson, N., Hall, C., Becker, L., Renton, A., Ng, N. and von Hippel, B. (2016). Do sitting, standing or walking desks impact attentional resources and stress response in office work?. In: ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (e6-e6). 12-15 October 2016. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.017

Project Energise: Describing the patterns of objectively measured desk sitting, sedentary behavior and physical activity of Australian office workers.

Ng, Norman, Gilson, Nicholas, Pavey, Toby, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Describing the patterns of objectively measured desk sitting, sedentary behavior and physical activity of Australian office workers.. In: ISBNPA 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland, (). 3-6 June 2015.

Project Energise: Use of standing and moving strategies to reduce and break occupational sitting in Australian office workers

Gilson, Nicholas, Ng, Norman, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Use of standing and moving strategies to reduce and break occupational sitting in Australian office workers. In: ISBNPA 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland, (). 3-6 June 2015.

Project Energise: Using participatory approaches and real time prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase physical activity in office workers

Gilson, Nicholas, Ng, Norman, Pavey, Toby, Ryde, Gemma, Straker, Leon and Brown, Wendy (2015). Project Energise: Using participatory approaches and real time prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase physical activity in office workers. In: Triennial Congress, Melbourn, VIC Australia, (). 9-14 August 2015.

A 5-months workplace pedometer-based intervention: did it change employees' sedentary behaviour 2 months after removal?

Bort Roig, J., Puig Ribera, A., Gilson, N., Gonzalez, A., Martinez Lemos, I., Gine Garriga, M. and Fortuno, J. (2012). A 5-months workplace pedometer-based intervention: did it change employees' sedentary behaviour 2 months after removal?. In: Be Active 2012: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (S197-S197). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.483

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. In: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference Abstracts. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, (-S235). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.572

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. In: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference Abstracts. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, (S193-S194). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.475

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

Brown, H., Ryde, G., Gilson, N., Burton and Brown, W. (2012). Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: Relationships with presenteeism. In: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference Abstracts. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, (335). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.739

Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting

Ryde, G., Gilson, N., Suppini, A. and Brown, W. (2012). Validation of a novel, objective measure of occupational sitting. In: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference Abstracts. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, (S122-S122). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.296

Is too much sitting really bad for health and what can be done about it?

Brown, Wendy J., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Proper, Karin I., Chau, Josephine Y., Burton, Nicola W., Gilson, Nicholas and van der Ploeg, Hidde P. (2010). Is too much sitting really bad for health and what can be done about it?. In: Peter T. Katzmarzyk, The Third International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Toronto, Canada, (S319-S320). May 5–8, 2010.

Walk@Work - Feasibility trial of an automated, website walking program for Australian office workers

Gilson, N. and Ryde, Gemma (2010). Walk@Work - Feasibility trial of an automated, website walking program for Australian office workers. In: Wendy J. Brown, Jill Cook and Anita Green, 2010 Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport ''Hot topics in the tropics''. Hot Topics in the Tropics, Port Douglas, Qld, (e29-e30). 3-6 November, 2010. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.523

Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce sitting in workplaces? A randomized control trial

Gilson, N., Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2009). Do walking strategies to increase physical activity reduce sitting in workplaces? A randomized control trial. In: S. Biddle, G. Guldan, K. Gans, K. Ball, M.D. Almeida, P. Teixeira and S. French, International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity - ISBNPA'09. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, (26-27). 17-20 June, 2009.

Walk@Work: A web-based tool to support workplace walking

Gilson, N. and Ryde, G. (2009). Walk@Work: A web-based tool to support workplace walking. In: C. Finch, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (Supplement) Program and Abstracts - be active '09. 2009 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport - be active '09, Brisbane, (191). 14-17 October, 2009.

What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial

McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2009). What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial. In: Stuart Biddle, Georgia Guldan, Kim Gans, Kylie Ball, Maria Daniel Almeida, Pedro Teixeira and Simone French, 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA Abstracts. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, (27-28). 17-29 June, 2009.

A Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) for use with Catalan employees: Linguistic adaptation and validation

Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J. and Gilson, N. (2008). A Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) for use with Catalan employees: Linguistic adaptation and validation. In: van Mechelen, W. and Kohl, B., 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health Programme & Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (165). 13-16 April, 2008.

Change in workday step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomized controlled trial

Puig-Ribera, A., McKenna, J., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2008). Change in workday step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomized controlled trial. In: W. van Mechelen and B. Kohl, 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health Programme & Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (165-165). 13-16 April, 2008.

Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus

Brown, W., Coward, E., Gilson, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus. In: Proceedings of: 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia, (). 16-18 October 2008.

The International Universities Walking Project: Development on an intervention framework through the Delphi Technique

Gilson, N., Brown, W., Faulkner, G., McKenna, J., Murphy, M., Pringle, A., Poper, K., Puig-Ribera, A. and Stathi, A. (2008). The International Universities Walking Project: Development on an intervention framework through the Delphi Technique. In: W. van Mechelen and B. Kohl, 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health Programme & Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (58-58). 13-16 April, 2008.

The effect of motivational-interviews on the physical activity engagement and change in completers

Greatwood, H., Pringle, A., Gilson, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). The effect of motivational-interviews on the physical activity engagement and change in completers. In: J. Cook, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (Supplement). 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport: Program and Abstracts, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, (19). 16-18 October, 2008.

The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention. In: J. Cook, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport: ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, (S15-S15). 16-18 October, 2008. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.039

Walking experiences in an Australian university community: Qualitative perspectives within a randomised controlled trial

Ferney, S., Gilson, N., Brown, W., Burton, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). Walking experiences in an Australian university community: Qualitative perspectives within a randomised controlled trial. In: J. Cook, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport: ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, (S78-S79). 16-18 October, 2008. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.189

Walking towards health in university communities: An international, multi-site randomised control trial

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). Walking towards health in university communities: An international, multi-site randomised control trial. In: W. van Mechelen and B. Kohl, 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health Programme & Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (182-182). 13-16 April 2008.

An Evaluation of Community Interventions and their Impact on Moderate Physical Activity (MPA)

Pringle, A. R., Gilson, N. D., McKenna, J., Cooke, C. B. and Rivett, M. (2007). An Evaluation of Community Interventions and their Impact on Moderate Physical Activity (MPA). In: American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, (S197-S197). 30 May - 2 June, 2007.

Qualitative Perceptions of Work Performance Following a University Walking Intervention

McKenna, Jim, Gilson, Nicholas and Cooke, Carlton (2007). Qualitative Perceptions of Work Performance Following a University Walking Intervention. In: American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, (S193). 30 May - 2 June, 2007.

The International University Walking Project: Comparison of Step Counts and Sitting Times at Different Sites

Brown, Wendy J, Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim and Ribera, Anna Puig (2007). The International University Walking Project: Comparison of Step Counts and Sitting Times at Different Sites. In: American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, (S327-S327). 30 may – 2 June, 2007.

The International University Walking Project: Step counts, sitting times and health status

Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Ribera, Anna Puig and Brown, Wendy (2007). The International University Walking Project: Step counts, sitting times and health status. In: Andrew J. Young, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Proceedings of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 54th Annual Meeting. ACSM 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LO, U.S.A., (S242-S242). 30 May-2 June 2007. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000273920.08664.47

Walking Towards Well-being and Job Performance in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim and Brown, Wendy (2007). Walking Towards Well-being and Job Performance in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data. In: American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, (S193-S193). 30 may – 2 June, 2007.

Walking and Work Performance in a University Community: A Feasibility Study

Cooke, Carlton B, Gilson, Nicholas and McKenna, Jim (2007). Walking and Work Performance in a University Community: A Feasibility Study. In: American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, (S194). 30 May – 2 June 2007.

Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions

Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2007). Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions. In: Proceedings of: 7th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities. Walk21-VII, The Next Steps, The 7th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, (). 23-25 October, 2006.

Walking Towards Health in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data

Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2006). Walking Towards Health in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data. In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. , , (S368-S369). .

Walking towards health in a university community: Preliminary analyses of baseline data

Gilson, Nicholas D., McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2006). Walking towards health in a university community: Preliminary analyses of baseline data. In: J. L. Durstine, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise: Supplement and Final Program. ACSM 2006: American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, U.S.A., (S368-S369). 31 May-3 June, 2006.

Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans

Gilson, Nicholas D. (2005). Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans. In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. , , (S321-S322). . doi:10.1249/00005768-200505001-01664

Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans

Gilson, Nicholas D. (2005). Physical Activity And Health-related Risk Factors In Mexicans. In: American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, Nashville, USA, (S321-S322). June, 2005.