Biography
Dr Jansons is an exercise physiologist and clinical researcher recently appointed (July 2020) as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University. He also holds an honorary appointment with the Bone and Muscle Research Group, within the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University. Previously, he has been an exercise physiologist at Monash Health for >12 years and completed a part-time PhD at Monash University in November 2018. His clinical expertise focuses on the management of people with chronic conditions and has an emerging international reputation in this area. His original research has led to changes in practice via guideline development and invited narrative clinical reviews published in high-impact clinical journals.
Read more on Paul's profileAffiliations
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University
Knowledge areas
Telehealth, Sarcopenia, obesity, falls, exercise, chronic disease, adherence, health economics
Professional activities
Dr Jansons is a current member of a number of boards/committees including the Human Research Ethics Committee (Monash Health), Physiotherapy Research and Quality Portfolio (Monash Health), Allied Health Research Group (Monash Health), Bone and Muscle Group (Monash University), Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit (Monash University) and ResPTlab-Respiratory Research Group (Monash University). Dr Jansons is an active member of Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). He served as an Executive Director for the Victorian Chapter of ESSA (Professional Development Portfolio) between 2007 and 2012 where he advocated for government and industry funding for improvement and expansion of continual education opportunities.
Projects
Exploring the Feasibility of Voice-Controlled Intelligent Personal Assistants for Delivery of Home-Based Exercise Snacking in Older Adults Living Alone
Publications
Patrick Owen, Shelley Keating, Christopher Askew, Kelly Clanchy, Paul Jansons, Ralph Maddison, Andrew Maiorana, Jenna McVicar, Suzanne Robinson, Christopher Neason, Matthew Clarkson, Niamh Mundell
(2023), Vol. 9, SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN, Switzerland, C1
P Jansons, J Fyfe, J Dalla Via, R Daly, D Scott
(2023), pp. 1-9, Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Germany, C1
Disrupting future discounting: a commentary on an underutilised psychological approach for improving adherence to diet and physical activity interventions
N Kakoschke, D Cox, J Ryan, I Gwilt, A Davis, P Jansons, B de Courten, G Brinkworth
(2023), Vol. 26, pp. 1088-1093, Public health nutrition, C1
A Sylivris, J Mesinovic, D Scott, P Jansons
(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 1-12, Obesity Reviews, London, Eng., C1
P Jansons, J Fyfe, J Via, R Daly, E Gvozdenko, D Scott
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-10, BMC Geriatrics, London, Eng., C1
J Fyfe, J Dalla Via, P Jansons, D Scott, R Daly
(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Geriatrics, England, C1
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Exercise Physiology Services in Australia: A Retrospective Audit
P Owen, S Keating, C Askew, K Clanchy, P Jansons, R Maddison, A Maiorana, J McVicar, S Robinson, N Mundell
(2022), Vol. 8, Sports Medicine - Open, Switzerland, C1
A Gandham, J Mesinovic, P Jansons, A Zengin, M Bonham, P Ebeling, D Scott
(2021), Vol. 22, Obesity Reviews, England, C1
F Hasani, P Malliaras, T Haines, S Munteanu, J White, J Ridgway, P Nicklen, A Moran, P Jansons
(2021), Vol. 22, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, England, C1
Sanam Tavakkoli Oskouei, Peter Malliaras, Paul Jansons, Keith Hill, Sze-Ee Soh, Shapour Jaberzadeh, Luke Perraton
(2021), Vol. 101, pp. 1-12, Physical therapy, Oxford, Eng., C1
J Mesinovic, P Jansons, A Zengin, B de Courten, A Rodriguez, R Daly, P Ebeling, D Scott
(2021), Vol. 10, pp. 550-559, Journal of Sport and Health Science, China, C1
P Jansons, J Dalla Via, R Daly, J Fyfe, E Gvozdenko, D Scott
(2021), Vol. 26, pp. 96-102, Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Paris, France, C1
P Jansons, L Robins, T Haines, L O'Brien
(2018), Vol. 76, pp. 92-99, Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
P Jansons, L Robins, L O'Brien, T Haines
(2018), Vol. 64, pp. 48-54, Journal of physiotherapy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
P Jansons, L Robins, L O'Brien, T Haines
(2017), Vol. 63, pp. 154-160, Journal of Physiotherapy, Port Melbourne, Vic., C1
Paul Jansons, Terry Haines, Lisa O’Brien
(2017), Vol. 31, pp. 465-477, Clinical Rehabilitation, London, ENg., C1
Lauren Robins, Paul Jansons, Terry Haines
(2016), Vol. 2, pp. 62-71, Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hyderabad, India, C1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial of a co-designed home-based personalised rehabilitative strategy program delivered via Voice-Controlled Intelligent Personal Assistants in older adult
Dr Paul Jansons, A/Prof Michele Callisaya, Dr Helen Macpherson, A/Prof David Scott
Dementia Australia Research Foundation - Project Grant
- 2023: $20,000
- 2022: $45,000
Industry and Other Funding
A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Voice-Controlled Intelligent Personal Assistants as a Telehealth Self-Management Tool for Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis
A/Prof David Scott, Prof Robin Daly, Prof Peter Ebeling, A/Prof Nicole Kiss, Dr Paul Jansons
Amgen-Osteoporosis Australia-ANZBMS Clinical Grant Program
- 2023: $9,996
- 2021: $9,996
- 2020: $19,992
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report