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ReviewJournal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society2026

Leveraging Cultural-Language Translation Apps to Support and Promote Equitable Older Adult Care: A Scoping Review.

Leinic Chung-Lee, Abdolreza Akbarian, Rosanra Yoon, Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai, Anoushka Anoushka, Rade Zinaic, Mabel Ho, Vess Stamenova, Rui Hou, Josephine Pui-Hing Wong

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Review in Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Leinic Chung-LeeFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4643-507X
Abdolreza AkbarianFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-7618-9477
Rosanra YoonLawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Abdul-Fatawu AbdulaiFaculty of Applied Science UBC Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Canada.
Anoushka AnoushkaFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rade ZinaicFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Mabel HoFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3838-2879
Vess StamenovaTed Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rui HouDepartment of Sociology, Saint Mary's University, Canada.
Josephine Pui-Hing WongFaculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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Abstract

Amidst global migration, aging immigrant communities face cultural-language barriers posing significant risks for social isolation, decreased quality of life, and equitable access to care. Language translation apps hold promise in addressing these barriers.MethodsA scoping review was conducted on cultural-language translation apps in older adult care. We present our findings, while offering methodological insights related to the integration of a critical equity lens.ResultsThere is a notable gap in the literature on the use of cultural-language translation apps with older adults. The use of translation apps and devices holds potential for enhanced relationships and communication. There are concerns about the accuracy of translation, limited availability of languages, and appropriateness of use beyond day-to-day conversations.ConclusionTechnological adoption offers prospects for reducing language barriers and redressing health inequities experienced by racialized immigrant older adults. However, based on this vast gap in research on the topic, future research is indicated.

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Communication BarriersEmigrants and ImmigrantsMobile ApplicationsTranslatingAgedHumansLanguagecommunication barriersculturally appropriate technologydiversity and ethnicitygeriatricsimmigrantsinformation technologylanguagetranslation applications

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