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. 2023 May 17;25:e40213. doi: 10.2196/40213

Table 2.

Comparison of literature-based versus community-based intervention keywords or terms.

Intervention theme and subthemes Terms present in Data sources providing keywords (“Community Only” or “Both”)

Literature only Community data sources only Both
Increasing social interactions

Social technology ICT, training, internet, social, network*, computer, telephone, befriending, videocall, group, internet-based, activit*, telecommunicat*, teleconference*, videoconferenc*, radio, Ipad tech*, program, workshop Support, friend*, call*, phone 100% (7/7) population

Intergenerational interventions reminiscence, tutor*, mentor*, video, game, craft, physical activit*, retreat, model*, CARELINK, play*, volunteer*, life-skill, art*, music, talk* workshop, listen*, support, book club, connect old* to young*, friend*, visit* Intergeneration*, reading, sharing, discussion, educat*, story, recreation*, teach* 87% (13/15) regional, 7% (1/15) neighborhood, and 27% (4/15) population

Conducive communities mentor*, befriending, education, social service, self-help, self-management, buddy, leisure, companion, discussion, bereavement, volunteer*, club, lesson, meeting, connect*, cultural*, health, promotion, peer, exchange visit*, friend*, meeting, meal*, wellness, lunch* centre, friendship, communit*, program, support, network, group, social 29% (4/14) regional, 57% (8/14) neighborhood, and 86% (12/14) population
Promoting mental and physical well-being

Nonhuman companions Robo-pet (IrobiQ, Cafero, AIBO, WOBOT, Gerijoy), animal, assist*, bird*, virtual, pet, companion, cricket*, care*, lifestyle, aquarium, robo* Cat* Therapy, dog*, visit* 100% (4/4) population

Psychological therapy writing, rehab*, reminiscence, self-help, art, discussion, social support, mindfulness, stress-reduc*, self-practice, sharing Follow-up, advice support, group, consult*, referral, meeting, active listen*, listen*, psychotherap*, therap*, counsel*, psychosocial 77% (10/13) regional, 38% (5/13) neighborhood, and 31% (4/13) population

Recreational activities Horticultur*, sing*, plant*, video, Wii, chorale, writing, paint*, day group, drama, group, reflect, choir, gender, meet*, friend*, outdoor, act*, solitair*, service, lay*, read*, forums, handicraft, fishing, shopping, facial, massage, concert, opera, religio* Fit*, recreation*, literature, health*, education*, food, meal*, sport*, computer, lunch*, dinner, yoga, outing, library, cinema, auditorium, gallery, planetarium, insectarium, pool, mall, histor*, movie, market, ski, sound, nature, leisure, conference, socializ*, holiday, course*, trip, craft, entertainment, shows, hobb* danc*, art, cultur*, music, class*, social, support, communit*, network, activit*, workshop, discussion, volunteer*, game, swim*, museum, exhibit*, perform*, theatre, centre, garden, park, walk*, cook*, picnic, program, club, bowling, bingo 76% (50/66) regional, 17% (11/66) neighborhood, and 52% (34/66) population

Physical activity Exergame*, Wii, fit, martial art, qigong, walk*, health*, train*, breath*, strength*, flexibil*, aerobic, education*, resistance, pool, nutrition*, soccer, ski, at-home, group, tennis, bowling, baseball, boxing, nonaerobic, ton* (tone/toning), self-care, discussion, promotion, gym, balance, table tennis, golf, cycl*, Mind-body, jog*, run*, hiking, ballgame, calisthenics, danc*, stretch* wellbeing, activit*, outdoor, viactive, centre Physical, exercise, tai chi, yoga, sport* 40% (4/10) neighborhood and 80% (8/10) population
Providing instrumental support

Occupational therapy and rehabilitation Psychosocial, lifestyle, occupation*, self-management, discussion, education*, treatment plan, goal*, activit*, physical, train*, peer, shar*, exchange, assistive, device, client-centered, health promotion, recreation*, individualized, mobility, cognition, mood, behavior, nutrition, support, home Direct intervention, consult*, health* Group, therap*, program 100% (6/6) regional

Assistive technology Assist*, robot*, sensory, tech*, smart, phone, watch, system, PARO, aid, humanoid, mobile, remote, multimedia, tablet, cloud, personalized, communication, caregiver, TV a
Providing home and community care

Home-based health services screening, hospital-to-home, social, profession*, at-risk, needs, resource*, discharge Caregiver, care, group, conference, information, transition (following hospital care), frontline, intervention, follow-up, long-term, check-up, emergency, security, hous*, accompan*, drop-in, respite, promotion, home, listen*, guid*, home care, transport*, education, news, service directory, fall prevention class At-home, visit*, home, support, referral, service, outreach, assist*, health, hospital 65% regional (24/37), 38% (14/37) neighborhood, and 24% (9/37) population

Telehealth Internet-based, maintain*, problem-solv*, goal*, web-based, telesupport, crisis, track*, educat*, computer, conference referral, check-up, medication reminder call, consult*, active listen*, listen*, psychotherapy* call*, telephone, phone, support, group, counsel*, therap*, health 100% (15/15) regional and 33% (5/15) population

aNone of the included community sources reported relevant keywords that reflect assistive technology.