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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Publicado en:Journal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 104; no. 2; pp. 159 - 165
Autores principales: Stribling, Judy C., Richardson, Joshua E.
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: University of Pittsburgh, University Library System Apr2016
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Sumario: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.