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Title
Charlotte Brakenridge
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general
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https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/21476
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https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360
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# Charlotte Brakenridge

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/21476
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360

Dr

# Charlotte Brakenridge

Email:
:   [c.brakenridge@uq.edu.au](mailto:c.brakenridge@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Honorary Fellow
:   School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Availability

Dr Charlotte Brakenridge is:
:   Available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Applied and developmental psychology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4835)
[Biomedical and Clinical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4760)
[Health Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4759)
[Health promotion](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6145)
[Industrial and organisational psychology (incl. human factors)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5973)
[Injury prevention](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5524)
[Psychology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4754)
[Public health](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4898)
[Sports science and exercise](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4986)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor (Honours) of Psychological Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

## Works

[Search Professor Charlotte Brakenridge’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/84308)

[All
(36)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/21476/all)
[Journal Article
(30)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/21476/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/21476/4749)
[Conference Publication
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/21476/4751)

2026

Journal Article

##### Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Johnston, Venerina, Andrews, Nicole E., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Russell, Trevor and Smith, Michelle D. (2026). Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial. Applied Ergonomics, 131 104670, 104670. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104670

[Do fixed or personalised sit-stand desk ratios improve lower back pain? A randomised trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7b8806d)

2025

Journal Article

##### Longitudinal associations of screen time, sleep duration, and physical activity with health and developmental outcomes of Australian children: a compositional and isotemporal analysis

Nikooharf Salehi, Elahe, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Jaydarifard, Saeed and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Longitudinal associations of screen time, sleep duration, and physical activity with health and developmental outcomes of Australian children: a compositional and isotemporal analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.12.002

[Longitudinal associations of screen time, sleep duration, and physical activity with health and developmental outcomes of Australian children: a compositional and isotemporal analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5b2c247)

2025

Journal Article

##### Barriers, facilitators and acceptability of health promotion initiatives and behaviours in contact centre workers: a systematic review

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Silverwood, Amy, Potter, Rachael E., Oakman, Jodi, Hadgraft, Nyssa, Goode, Ana D., Mulcahy, Samantha K. and Healy, Genevieve N. (2025). Barriers, facilitators and acceptability of health promotion initiatives and behaviours in contact centre workers: a systematic review. Safety Science, 191 106945, 106945-191. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106945

[Barriers, facilitators and acceptability of health promotion initiatives and behaviours in contact centre workers: a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b0637b1)

2025

Journal Article

##### Usage and effectiveness of strategies to sit less and move more: evaluation of the BeUpstanding™ national implementation trial

Healy, Genevieve N., Winkler, Elisabeth A.H., Mulcahy, Samantha K., Brakenridge, Charlotte L. and Goode, Ana D. (2025). Usage and effectiveness of strategies to sit less and move more: evaluation of the BeUpstanding™ national implementation trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22 (1) 63, 63. doi: 10.1186/s12966-025-01761-4

[Usage and effectiveness of strategies to sit less and move more: evaluation of the BeUpstanding™ national implementation trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f147359)

2025

Journal Article

##### Longitudinal analysis of the bidirectional relationship between screen time and sleep: Exploring the role of physical activity

Nikooharf Salehi, Elahe, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Jaydarifard, Saeed and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Longitudinal analysis of the bidirectional relationship between screen time and sleep: Exploring the role of physical activity. Sleep Medicine, 126, 319-326. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.12.028

[Longitudinal analysis of the bidirectional relationship between screen time and sleep: Exploring the role of physical activity](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a782b95)

2024

Journal Article

##### Feasibility of a physiotherapist-supervised walking program with telephone coaching to increase physical activity following acquired brain injury

Payne, Caitlyn, Gesch, Janelle, Smits, Esther, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Johnston, Venerina, Gardiner, Paul A., Comans, Tracy, Bell, Ryan and Gane, Elise (2024). Feasibility of a physiotherapist-supervised walking program with telephone coaching to increase physical activity following acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment, 25 (2) IB23095, 1-16. doi: 10.1071/ib23095

[Feasibility of a physiotherapist-supervised walking program with telephone coaching to increase physical activity following acquired brain injury](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:47b71e4)

2024

Journal Article

##### Effectiveness of interventions on work outcomes after road traffic crash-related musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J., Gane, Elise M., Andrews, Nicole E., Williams, Gina and Johnston, Venerina (2024). Effectiveness of interventions on work outcomes after road traffic crash-related musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 35 (1), 30-47. doi: 10.1007/s10926-024-10185-z

[Effectiveness of interventions on work outcomes after road traffic crash-related musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f2c1f1c)

2022

Journal Article

##### The Importance of Research on Occupational Sedentary Behaviour and Activity Right Now

Clark, Bronwyn K., Brakenridge, Charlotte L. and Healy, Genevieve N. (2022). The Importance of Research on Occupational Sedentary Behaviour and Activity Right Now. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (23) 15816, 15816. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192315816

[The Importance of Research on Occupational Sedentary Behaviour and Activity Right Now](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7eaddb9)

2022

Journal Article

##### Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury

Johnston, Venerina, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Valiant, Donna, Ling, Charmaine Leow Kai, Andrews, Nicole, Gane, Elise M., Turner, Ben, Kendall, Melissa and Quinn, Ray (2022). Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment, 24 (2), 1-24. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2022.27

[Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:05d245d)

2021

Journal Article

##### The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a systematic review

Gane, Elise M., Plinsinga, Melanie L., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J., Aplin, Tammy and Johnston, Venerina (2021). The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21) 11504, 11504. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111504

[The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:10b5935)

2021

Journal Article

##### Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Leow, Charmaine Kai Ling, Kendall, Melissa, Turner, Ben, Valiant, Donna, Quinn, Ray and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (16), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1903101

[Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4444622)

2020

Journal Article

##### Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study

Smits, Esther J., Gane, Elise M., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Andrews, Nicole E. and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (13), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1855677

[Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9ae7204)

2019

Journal Article

##### Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: protocol for a prospective cohort study

Gane, Elise M., Smits, Esther J., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Gangathimmaiah, Vinay, Jagnoor, Jagnoor, Cameron, Ian D. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: protocol for a prospective cohort study. Journal of Transport and Health, 15 100678, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2019.100678

[Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: protocol for a prospective cohort study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c170973)

2019

Journal Article

##### Controversies in the science of sedentary behaviour and health: insights, perspectives and future directions from the 2018 Queensland Sedentary Behaviour Think Tank

Biddle, Stuart J. H., Bennie, Jason A., De Cocker, Katrien, Dunstan, David, Gardiner, Paul A., Healy, Genevieve N., Lynch, Brigid, Owen, Neville, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Brown, Wendy, Buman, Matthew, Clark, Bronwyn, Dohrn, Ing-Mari, Duncan, Mitch, Gilson, Nicholas, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Pavey, Toby, Reid, Natasha, Vandelanotte, Corneel, Vergeer, Ineke and Vincent, Grace E. (2019). Controversies in the science of sedentary behaviour and health: insights, perspectives and future directions from the 2018 Queensland Sedentary Behaviour Think Tank. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (23) 4762, 4762. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16234762

[Controversies in the science of sedentary behaviour and health: insights, perspectives and future directions from the 2018 Queensland Sedentary Behaviour Think Tank](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b9ab615)

2019

Journal Article

##### Identifying risk of poor physical and mental health recovery following a road traffic crash: an industry-specific screening tool

Smits, Esther, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Gane, Elise, Warren, Jacelle, Heron-Delaney, Michelle, Kenardy, Justin and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Identifying risk of poor physical and mental health recovery following a road traffic crash: an industry-specific screening tool. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 132 105280, 105280. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2019.105280

[Identifying risk of poor physical and mental health recovery following a road traffic crash: an industry-specific screening tool](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7d924e2)

2019

Journal Article

##### Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Gane, Elise M., Smits, Esther J., Andrews, Nicole E. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 8 (1) 247, 247. doi: 10.1186/s13643-019-1178-2

[Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2bd11b0)

2018

Journal Article

##### The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review

Gane, Elise M., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J. and Johnston, Venerina (2018). The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 7 (1) 202, 202. doi: 10.1186/s13643-018-0869-4

[The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a3e1f9a)

2018

Other Outputs

##### Encouraging Office Workers to ‘Stand Up, Sit Less, and Move More’: Evaluation of Organisational-level Support and Activity Tracker Strategies

Brakenridge, Charlotte (2018). Encouraging Office Workers to ‘Stand Up, Sit Less, and Move More’: Evaluation of Organisational-level Support and Activity Tracker Strategies. PhD Thesis, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.836

[Encouraging Office Workers to ‘Stand Up, Sit Less, and Move More’: Evaluation of Organisational-level Support and Activity Tracker Strategies](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:15973a7)

2018

Journal Article

##### Perceptions of the acceptability and feasibility of reducing occupational sitting: review and thematic synthesis

Hadgraft, Nyssa T., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Dunstan, David W., Owen, Neville, Healy, Genevieve N. and Lawler, Sheleigh P. (2018). Perceptions of the acceptability and feasibility of reducing occupational sitting: review and thematic synthesis. The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15 (1) 90, 90. doi: 10.1186/s12966-018-0718-9

[Perceptions of the acceptability and feasibility of reducing occupational sitting: review and thematic synthesis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a5fd2f9)

2018

Journal Article

##### Evaluating Short-Term Musculoskeletal Pain Changes in Desk-Based Workers Receiving a Workplace Sitting-Reduction Intervention

Brakenridge, Charlotte, Chong, Yee Ying, Winkler, Elisabeth A.H., Hadgraft, Nyssa T., Fjeldsoe, Brianna S., Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon, Healy, Genevieve N. and Clark, Bronwyn K. (2018). Evaluating Short-Term Musculoskeletal Pain Changes in Desk-Based Workers Receiving a Workplace Sitting-Reduction Intervention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (9) 1975, 1975. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091975

[Evaluating Short-Term Musculoskeletal Pain Changes in Desk-Based Workers Receiving a Workplace Sitting-Reduction Intervention](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e060a5b)

## Funding

### Past funding

- 2021 - 2023

  Evaluating changing environmental, psychological, and organizational characteristics of working from home and their impact on work and health outcomes of employees

  Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/49171)
- 2019 - 2023

  Identifying optimal sit-stand recommendations for the workforce

  Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38264)
- 2015 - 2016

  Long term effectiveness of organizational support vs organizational and technology support for reducing sitting in the office workplace

  Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23935)

## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Charlotte Brakenridge is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Exploring the interplay between screen time, sleep, and physical activity in Australian primary school children](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:095d9f6)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Gregore Iven Mielke](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360)

## Media

### Enquiries

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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4540-7659)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/A-1589-2015)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56521671400)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user= )

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