Table 2 Search strategy

a. (“quality communication” OR “effective communication” OR “doctor-patient communication” OR “patient-provider communication” OR “affective communication” OR “emotional support” OR “non-verbal communication“[Mesh] OR “facial expressions“[Mesh] OR “comfort touch” OR “therapeutic touch“[Mesh] OR “patient-centred communication”)

July 1, 2023

b. (“elderly*” OR “older” OR “geriatric*”)OR “nursing home residents” OR “aged”[Mesh])

July 3, 2023

c. (“nursing homes*“[Mesh] OR “long-term care facilities” OR “skilled nursing facilities“[Mesh] OR “assisted living facilities“[Mesh] OR “housing for the elderly”[Mesh])

July 4, 2023

d. (“psychological well-being“[Mesh] OR “quality of health care“[Mesh] OR “emotional well-being” OR “cognitive well-being” OR “individualised care” OR “health status“[Mesh] OR “patient satisfaction“[Mesh] OR “quality of life“[Mesh])

July 5, 2023

e. (a) AND (b) AND (c) AND (d)

July 6, 2023