Application of Mobile Health Technologies to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries: Scoping Review
Huan Wang, Fengjiao Pu, Dongjun Jing, Hangcheng Liu, Miao Li, Xixi Li · 2026
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Wang and co-authors scoped the research on mobile health tools for preventing accidents that injure children. Such injuries are a leading threat to children's health, and the risks change as children grow, so guidance must adapt quickly. The team searched five databases and kept 16 studies, most of them randomized trials. The tools covered apps, a messaging platform, e-learning, and virtual reality with wearables.
The tools served education, communication, monitoring with reminders, skills training, record keeping, and emergency response. Studies reported fewer injuries, better caregiver knowledge, and improved attitudes and skills. Yet only two apps are actually open to the public. The authors call for better-designed functions and wider release so the promise reaches families.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Huan Wang, Fengjiao Pu, Dongjun Jing, Hangcheng Liu, Miao Li, Xixi Li |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |