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. 2020 Apr 8;3(1):e17136. doi: 10.2196/17136

Table 1.

Search terms used in Google Chrome and electronic databases.

Search location Search terms (controlled and free vocabulary)
Google Chrome

Function


AACa augmentative and alternative communication apps for smartphones or tablets



AAC apps for smartphones or tablet



adult augmentative and alternative communication apps for smartphones or tablets



adult AAC apps for smartphones or tablets



AAC apps for smartphones or tablets for frail elderly



AAC apps for smartphones or tablets for long-term care residents



AAC apps for smartphones or tablets in hospital for patients



communication app for adult patients


Translation translation apps for smartphones or tablets



translation apps for smartphones or tablets



medical and health care translation apps
Electronic databases

Population


Older adults older adult*, OR aging OR ageing, OR aged OR, senior*, OR elder*, OR frail elder*, OR dementia, OR nursing home resident*



AND


Caregivers caregiver*, OR nurse*, OR nurse aide, OR health care aide*



AND


Communication barrier communication, OR communication barrier, OR communication aids for disabled, OR assistive technology, OR alternative and augmentative communication, OR AAC, OR communication disorder, OR communication impairment



AND

Intervention


Mobile communication technology smartphone*, OR computer*-handheld, OR tablet computer*, OR cell* phone, OR portable computer*, OR mobile app*, OR software app*, OR computer software, OR app*



AND

Outcome


Person-centered communication Person-centred care, OR Personhood, OR person-centred communication, OR communication strategies, OR person-centredness



AND

Setting


Long-term residential care nursing home, OR long term care, OR institutional care, OR nursing home patient*, OR nurse-patient relations, OR nurse attitude*

aAAC: augmentative alternative communication.