Browsing by Author "Owen, Neville"

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    Hours spent and energy expended in physical activity domains: Results from The Tomorrow Project cohort in Alberta, Canada
    (BioMed Central, 2011-10-10) Csizmadi, Ilona; Lo Siou, Geraldine; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Owen, Neville; Robson, Paula J.
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    Prioritizing a research agenda on built environments and physical activity: a twin panel Delphi consensus process with researchers and knowledge users
    (2023-12-07) Prince, Stephanie A.; Lang, Justin J.; de Groh, Margaret; Badland, Hannah; Barnett, Anthony; Littlejohns, Lori B.; Brandon, Nicholas C.; Butler, Gregory P.; Casu, Géna; Cerin, Ester; Colley, Rachel C.; de Lannoy, Louise; Demchenko, Iryna; Ellingwood, Holly N.; Evenson, Kelly R.; Faulkner, Guy; Fridman, Liraz; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Fuller, Daniel L.; Fuselli, Pamela; Giangregorio, Lora M.; Gupta, Neeru; Hino, Adriano A.; Hume, Clare; Isernhagen, Birgit; Jalaludin, Bin; Lakerveld, Jeroen; Larouche, Richard; Lemon, Stephenie C.; Loucaides, Constantinos A.; Maddock, Jay E.; McCormack, Gavin R.; Mehta, Aman; Milton, Karen; Mota, Jorge; Ngo, Victor D.; Owen, Neville; Oyeyemi, Adewale L.; Palmeira, António L.; Rainham, Daniel G.; Rhodes, Ryan E.; Ridgers, Nicola D.; Roosendaal, Inge; Rosenberg, Dori E.; Schipperijn, Jasper; Slater, Sandra J.; Storey, Kate E.; Tremblay, Mark S.; Tully, Mark A.; Vanderloo, Leigh M.; Veitch, Jenny; Vietinghoff, Christina; Whiting, Stephen; Winters, Meghan; Yang, Linchuan; Geneau, Robert
    Abstract Background The growth of urban dwelling populations globally has led to rapid increases of research and policy initiatives addressing associations between the built environment and physical activity (PA). Given this rapid proliferation, it is important to identify priority areas and research questions for moving the field forward. The objective of this study was to identify and compare research priorities on the built environment and PA among researchers and knowledge users (e.g., policy makers, practitioners). Methods Between September 2022 and April 2023, a three-round, modified Delphi survey was conducted among two independent panels of international researchers (n = 38) and knowledge users (n = 23) to identify similarities and differences in perceived research priorities on the built environment and PA and generate twin ‘top 10’ lists of the most important research needs. Results From a broad range of self-identified issues, both panels ranked in common the most pressing research priorities including stronger study designs such as natural experiments, research that examines inequalities and inequities, establishing the cost effectiveness of interventions, safety and injuries related to engagement in active transportation (AT), and considerations for climate change and climate adaptation. Additional priorities identified by researchers included: implementation science, research that incorporates Indigenous perspectives, land-use policies, built environments that support active aging, and participatory research. Additional priorities identified by knowledge users included: built environments and PA among people living with disabilities and a need for national data on trip chaining, multi-modal travel, and non-work or school-related AT. Conclusions Five common research priorities between the two groups emerged, including (1) to better understand causality, (2) interactions with the natural environment, (3) economic evaluations, (4) social disparities, and (5) preventable AT-related injuries. The findings may help set directions for future research, interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations, and funding opportunities.
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    Workplace neighbourhood built environment and workers’ physically-active and sedentary behaviour: a systematic review of observational studies
    (2020-11-20) Lin, Chien-Yu; Koohsari, Mohammad J; Liao, Yung; Ishii, Kaori; Shibata, Ai; Nakaya, Tomoki; McCormack, Gavin R; Hadgraft, Nyssa; Owen, Neville; Oka, Koichiro
    Abstract Background Many desk-based workers can spend more than half of their working hours sitting, with low levels of physical activity. Workplace neighbourhood built environment may influence workers’ physical activities and sedentary behaviours on workdays. We reviewed and synthesised evidence from observational studies on associations of workplace neighbourhood attributes with domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviour and suggested research priorities for improving the quality of future relevant studies. Methods Published studies were obtained from nine databases (PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, Transport Research International Documentation, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Embase, and CINAHL) and crosschecked by Google Scholar. Observational studies with quantitative analyses estimating associations between workplace neighbourhood built environment attributes and workers’ physical activity or sedentary behaviour were included. Studies were restricted to those published in English language peer-reviewed journals from 2000 to 2019. Results A total of 55 studies and 455 instances of estimated associations were included. Most instances of potential associations of workplace neighbourhood built environment attributes with total or domain-specific (occupational, transport, and recreational) physical activity were non-significant. However, destination-related attributes (i.e., longer distances from workplace to home and access to car parking) were positively associated with transport-related sedentary behaviour (i.e., car driving). Conclusions The findings reinforce the case for urban design policies on designing mixed-use neighbourhoods where there are opportunities to live closer to workplaces and have access to a higher density of shops, services, and recreational facilities. Studies strengthening correspondence between the neighbourhood built environment attributes and behaviours are needed to identify and clarify potential relationships. Protocol registration The protocol of this systematic review was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 2 December 2019 (registration number: CRD42019137341 ).