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Leveraging Cultural-Language Translation Apps to Support and Promote Equitable Older Adult Care: A Scoping Review
Leinic Chung-Lee1, Abdolreza Akbarian1, Rosanra Yoon2
1Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Summary
Language translation apps may help aging immigrants overcome cultural barriers and improve care access. However, research is limited, highlighting the need for more studies on their effectiveness and equity implications.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Aging immigrant populations face significant cultural-language barriers.
- These barriers contribute to social isolation, reduced quality of life, and inequitable healthcare access.
- Language translation applications (apps) show potential for mitigating these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on cultural-language translation apps for older adult care.
- To identify methodological insights for integrating a critical equity lens in research.
- To explore the potential and limitations of translation apps in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was performed.
- Literature search focused on translation apps and older adult care.
- Methodological insights on equity lens integration were documented.
Main Results:
- A significant gap exists in the literature regarding translation app use in older adult care.
- Translation apps and devices offer potential for improved communication and relationships.
- Concerns include translation accuracy, language availability, and appropriate usage contexts.
Conclusions:
- Technological adoption, including translation apps, can reduce language barriers for racialized immigrant older adults.
- These tools may help address health inequities.
- Further research is crucial due to the identified research gap.
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