Publications by authors named "T L S Visscher"

Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluated a 5-year personalized integrative coaching program for obese adults, focusing on health outcomes over the first 2 years.
  • Significant improvements were noted in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores, specifically in physical functioning and general health perceptions.
  • Participants also showed notable progress in physical metrics, including weight loss and waist circumference reduction, as well as improvements in psychological well-being measures like fatigue.
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Student burnout is raising an increasing amount of concern. Burnout often leads to psychosocial problems and drop-out. In this study multiple regression analysis was used to examine the impact of performance pressure, loneliness, and sense of belonging on the underlying dimensions of burnout in 3,134 university students in the Netherlands.

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Current obesity management strategies are failing to achieve sustainable and favorable long-term results. We propose a more personalized, dynamic, and systemic perspective on the interactions of key determinants and coaching advice on obesity. The aim of this study was to use a systems view on overweight, complexity science, and a transdisciplinary process to develop a five-year personalized integrative obesity-coaching and research program.

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Purpose: This study aimed at gaining insight into parents' perceptions towards health behaviour in parenting and the impact of the school environment. Healthcare professionals experience barriers to discuss health behaviour in families where levels of overweight and obesity are elevated. There is a need to understand parents' perception and perceived significance of health behaviour.

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Background: Growing evidence suggests that maternal mental health issues are associated with (young) children's weight outcomes. However, most studies have been limited by cross-sectional designs and have been aimed at (younger) children. The current prospective study focuses on the link between maternal mental health (i.

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