Evaluating the effects of mobile health interventions in the emergency department to improve patient health behaviors: a literature review

Key Points

• Improving health outcomes in emergency department settings enhances patient education through mHealth initiatives.
• Current literature primarily focuses on short-term follow-up after mobile health interventions in emergency departments.
• Observational analysis across various studies highlights the need for cost-effectiveness and sustainable implementation.
• Future work should address long-term outcomes and efficient strategies for integrating digital interventions in emergency settings.