The introduction of a new mobile lifestyle tool in the battle against hypothalamic obesity; the “HAPPYthalamus” application
A mobile app as a lifestyle buddy for children with hypothalamic dysfunction is useable but needs improvements. Adapting to age groups and incorporating behavioral change theories, gamification, and reward systems could enhance engagement and support a healthier lifestyle.
Authors
- Desiree A. Lucassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9769-6566)
- Max V. Birk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1490-2086)
- Ichelle M. A. A. van Roessel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1957-6750)
- Hanneke M. van Santen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6773-6931)
- Edith J. M. Feskens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5819-2488)
- Johan P. de Graaf
- Wim J. E. Tissing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9101-507X)
- Yuan Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2480-2051)
- Jeanet W. Blom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9989-4937)
- J.N.M. Dekker
- E Pondaag
- M J de Koning
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- University of Groningen (NL)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
- ACT Foundation (US)
- Princess Máxima Center (NL)
- Wilhelmina Children's Hospital (NL)
- Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
- Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Pillars
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100177
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit Utrecht
- Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
- Wageningen University and Research