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Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education
Stribling, J. C., & Richardson, J. E. (2016). Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education. Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 104(2), 159-164. https://doi.org/10.3163/1536-5050.104.2.013
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.