ObjectiveTo systematically summarize and analysis the patterns of the screening, organization and promotion of appropriate health technology, to provide references for establishing the localization and long-term mechanism of appropriate health technology promotion for different regions. MethodsDatabases including CBM, CNKI, WanFang Data and VIP databases were searched from their inception to February 2016, to collect studies about the promotion and application of appropriate health technology in China. Two reviewers independently screened literature, and extracted data. Then, a descriptive analysis was conducted. ResultsA total of 26 studies were included, of which, 21 studies were related to specific patterns of the appropriate health technologies promotion and 5 studies were related to indicators screening system. The screening principle of appropriate health technology was a reference to national screening recommendation technology with local optional technology, taking into account locals needs and four aspects of technology:safety, effectiveness, economy and suitability. At the provincial and county levels, a leading group and a technical experts' group were established to take responsibility for project coordination and management, and provide technical guidance. Two patterns were being formed, one is a three or four level vertical promotion network, such as from the county to the townships and villages, the other is a radiation promotion from the point to the surface revolving around county and township. ConclusionThe screening of appropriate health technology is lack of objectivity, unified and strong operability index system. The "top-down" model led by the government could not meet the reality requirement of grassroots. It is necessary to establish a "bottom-up" mechanisms for the screening, organization and promotion of appropriate health technology, which can meet the reality requirement of grassroots.