Mobile applications in enhanced recovery after surgery: a systematic review of protocol adherence and outcomes

Key Points

• Improved protocol adherence and recovery quality are associated with mHealth applications, indicating potential benefits for surgical patients.
• Key evidence shows enhanced recovery protocols may lead to better patient engagement without increasing adverse outcomes.
• This systematic review examines non-randomized studies to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth applications in ERAS protocols.
• Findings call for further investigation into the quality of evidence, as current studies show significant heterogeneity.