Table 2.
Intervention theme and subthemes | Terms present in | Data sources providing keywords (“Community Only” or “Both”) | |||||||||||||
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Literature only | Community data sources only | Both |
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Increasing social interactions | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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.