George Thomas
@Tweetie_Thomas
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Research Fellow in the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation at the University of Queensland | Views my own.
Brisbane, Queensland
Joined September 2017
🚨 NEW PAPER: Development, validation, acceptability and usability of a device-based system to measure sit-stand desk usage https://t.co/xdPkdZQKuc
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Fantastic to present at #ISPAH2024! Sharing insights on Australian parents’ perceptions of young children’s screen use with an inspiring group of global health professionals #ISPAH2024
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Another exciting opportunity for an interdisciplinary PhD between Exeter and Bristol @UofE_Research @ExeterSHS
Opportunity to join our team for a GW4 funded epidemiology PhD project: https://t.co/D9hq1vHBen
@BristolTARG @mrc_ieu @MarcusMunafo @Jasmine_Khouja @DrLuTor
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Larger studies in more varied free-living settings, using multiples sources of data and assessing acceptability, are required to better determine the validity and reliability of device-based measurement for assessing workplace physical behaviours.
🆕A new review: 🏢Device-based workplace #PhysicalActivity & #sedentary time interventions show good validity for sitting & worker location but more work on reliability & acceptability is needed. 🔗 https://t.co/x1PtQW3Vwk
@genevieve_healy @Tweetie_Thomas @bron_clark @UQHealth
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The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the importance of screen use contexts (type, content, co-use, background or caregiver use) for child cognitive and psychosocial outcomes, beyond total or overall screen time. https://t.co/yQWunJxoWI
@digitalchildau
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WHO latest report shows 1/3 adults (1.8 billion) do not meet recommended levels of physical activity - this increases risk of NCDs. Wake up call for more action & investment in PA. Read more in Lancet Global Health https://t.co/HzeA0RkKGF
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Another wonderful opportunity and experience to present to @aiden1doherty and the fantastic ECRs at the the Big Data Institute (University of Oxford) about the evolving research projects within the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation at UQ! @sjaan_gl
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I was very fortunate to present and moderate at the International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement in Rennes, France 🇫🇷 Talking all things innovative measurement of physical behaviours in the workplace! Merci Beaucoup! @ismpb_org
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How do you manage your children's screen time? We are looking for Australian parents of children aged between 1 and 5 years to complete a quick online survey! You can either scan the QR code or click the link to complete. Please share, where appropriate😀 https://t.co/HvwOAiKopy
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New study out now, led by @AsadKhanUQ! https://t.co/fq42OSC3b9
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Introduction Social media has become a ubiquitous part of everyday life; however, evidence suggests patterns of social media use can affect sleep health in children and adolescents. This study...
📢Problematic social media use may be more detrimental than excessive social media use in sleep-onset difficulties, while girls may be more vulnerable to sleep difficulties caused by social media exposure @UQHealth @Tweetie_Thomas @ShamshadKarate2 @AlinaMorawska @alizaws
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Connecting and sharing knowledge at the Australian-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) conference. A timely opportunity to briefly discuss the potential of automated wearable cameras to more accurately assess the various types and contexts of screen use!
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A tremendous effort by @TarenSanders and team. Perhaps time to move beyond screen “time” and towards what children are actually doing on screens? The contexts and complexity of screen use matters! 📲💻📺 Also, see Conversation article:
theconversation.com
A major study of screen use found it’s not the screen itself that really matters but what’s on it and the way kids use it.
1.9 million kids, 2500 primary studies, 102 meta-analysis, and now 1 umbrella review! We find that screen time is a complex issue. Effect sizes are usually small, and content seems to matter most.
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1.9 million kids, 2500 primary studies, 102 meta-analysis, and now 1 umbrella review! We find that screen time is a complex issue. Effect sizes are usually small, and content seems to matter most.
Screen time is linked to small differences in education and health outcomes among young people, according to an umbrella review of meta-analyses published today, from @TarenSanders, @lonsdale_c, @ACUmedia
https://t.co/noiLKLJNUv
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A major study of screen use found it’s not the screen itself that really matters, but what’s on it and the way kids use it. As @tarensanders + colleagues (@ACUmedia, @UQ_News) found, TV can be educational – but social media likely harms mental health.
theconversation.com
A major study of screen use found it’s not the screen itself that really matters but what’s on it and the way kids use it.
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Fantastic to be part of! @digitalchildau
✨Look at these absolute stars! We've had a blast over the last two days as #ECRs from our three Centres of Excellence have come together to build new connections and collaborations✨
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We’re looking for potential PhD students to join us in helping to understand children’s screen use behaviours, on an ARC-funded project. Scholarships available, with applications closing 15th October. Learn more: https://t.co/7PxhRLAzC5
@ACU_HDR
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🚨 Stay moving, stay safe! 💪 If you or a loved one are hospitalised, remember that being active is safer than bed rest. Let's explore the optimal exercise routine for older adults in hospitals! 🏥 🧵Thread #PhysicalActivity
https://t.co/UcP9oH7REH
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Help @JohnCairney68 with a fantastic cause! Nice one, John!
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👉 Review study of screen-based media use in children reveal consideable shortcomings... 📽️ Watch the full episode at: https://t.co/yLS1SmmIsk
#Children #Smartphone #TV #ScreenBasedDevices #VideoGame #ReviewStudy #WearableCamera #PublicHealth @Tweetie_Thomas
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