Journal of the Medical Library Association (Nov 2016)

Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education

  • Judy C. Stribling,
  • Joshua E. Richardson

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2016.66
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 104, no. 2

Abstract

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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.

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