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Application of Mobile Health Technologies to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries: Scoping Review
Huan Wang1, Fengjiao Pu1, Dongjun Jing1
1Department of Nursing, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Mobile health (mHealth) technologies show promise in preventing childhood injuries by improving caregiver awareness and behaviors. Further research is needed to optimize mHealth for sustained impact on injury reduction.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Child Safety
Background:
- Unintentional childhood injuries are a significant global public health concern.
- Injury risks and types evolve with a child's age and development.
- Real-time, adaptable interventions are crucial for effective injury prevention.
Conclusions:
- mHealth technologies demonstrate potential in reducing unintentional childhood injuries and improving caregiver awareness and behaviors.
- Current public availability of mHealth apps for this purpose is limited (2 apps).
- Future research should focus on optimizing mHealth functional design, ensuring sustainability, and conducting large-scale, long-term studies.
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