Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education

Objective: The authors explored the feasibility and possible benefit of tablet-based educational materials for patients in clinic waiting areas.Methods: We distributed eight tablets preloaded with diagnosis-relevant information in two clinic waiting areas. Patients were surveyed about satisfaction,...

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Published inJournal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 104; no. 2
Main Authors Stribling, Judy C., Richardson, Joshua E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 21.11.2016
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Audiovisual Aids, Computers, Handheld, Data Collection, Feasibility Studies, Multimedia, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Satisfaction, Aldiko, e-Reader, Nexus 7, Video Tutorial
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Summary:Objective: The authors explored the feasibility and possible benefit of tablet-based educational materials for patients in clinic waiting areas.Methods: We distributed eight tablets preloaded with diagnosis-relevant information in two clinic waiting areas. Patients were surveyed about satisfaction, usability, and effects on learning. Technical issues were resolved.Results: Thirty-seven of forty patients completed the survey. On average, the patients were satisfied in all categories.Conclusions: Placing tablet-based educational materials in clinic waiting areas is relatively easy to implement. Patients using tablets reported satisfaction across three domains: usability, education, and satisfaction.
ISSN:1536-5050
1558-9439
DOI:10.5195/jmla.2016.66