Prevenção e tratamento na primeira infância a partir do uso de mensagens enviadas por meio de tecnologia móvel: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

Given the importance of the experiences of the first six years of life for the formation of the individual, this study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify how the use of mobile technologies can influence the development process of early childhood. Seventeen studies of interventions performed with randomization and case-control methods were cataloged, and 27 qualitative, descriptive, systematic review and meta-analysis studies were cataloged to collect evidence on the subject. The analysis of the studies revealed feasibility for interventions with mobile phone use even in economically disadvantaged areas, and that the use of the mobile phone, mainly through text messages, can contribute favorably with improvements of health indicators for the population. However, there is a strong need that more experiences will be realized to achieve a deeper adjustment of methodologies that ensure the achievement of the expected effects and have the capacity to reach a large public.