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Managing Communication Challenges in Mental Health Care by Using Mobile Translation Apps: Protocol for a

Annika Kreienbrinck1,2, Saskia Hanft-Robert1,3, Muhammed-Talha Topçu1,2

  • 1Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.

JMIR Research Protocols
|June 19, 2026
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Summary
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This pilot study evaluates mobile translation apps for mental health care, aiming to improve communication for patients with limited language proficiency. Findings will guide future research on technology-assisted multilingual mental health services.

Keywords:
appfeasibilitylanguage barriersmachine translationmental health caremultilingual carepilot studysimulationtranslation tools

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Area of Science:

  • Digital Health
  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Language barriers significantly impede mental health care quality and diagnostic accuracy.
  • Limited availability of multilingual mental health care providers (MHCPs) necessitates alternative communication solutions.
  • Mobile translation apps show potential but their usability in mental health settings is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the utility of a mobile translation app in supporting MHCPs during mental health assessments with non-native speakers.
  • To evaluate the app's usability, communication effectiveness, translation accuracy, and impact on nonverbal interaction.
  • To determine the feasibility of recruitment, data collection, and resource allocation for a larger trial.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation-based, mixed-methods pilot study involving 12 German-speaking MHCPs and 2 Turkish-speaking standardized service users.
  • Utilizing the Mabel mobile translation app for real-time translation during simulated 30-minute consultations.
  • Collecting data through video/audio recordings, app usage metrics, questionnaires, and interviews, analyzed via descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Study enrollment and data collection are scheduled to commence in May and July 2026, respectively.
  • Preparatory work, including scenario and materials development, is nearing completion.
  • Current status indicates no participants enrolled as of March 2026; results will be published later.

Conclusions:

  • This pilot study is expected to yield preliminary data on the usability and feasibility of mobile translation applications in mental health care.
  • Findings will inform the design and implementation of a larger-scale study on technology-assisted multilingual mental health support.