Effect of mobile text message reminders on routine childhood vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionThis review highlights the potential benefits of incorporating mobile text message reminders into the standard management of childhood immunizations, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The frequency and timing of the text message reminders are also crucial in determining the effectiveness of text message reminders. Hence, mHealth interventions deserve more attention as a potential innovation to improve healthcare programs.Systematic review registrationPROSPEROCRD42017074230
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research