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Placing wireless tablets in clinical settings for patient education - Journal of the Medical Library Association


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The authors explored the feasibility and possible benefit of tablet-based educational materials for patients in clinic waiting areas. They 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. Thirty-seven of forty patients completed the survey. On average, the patients were satisfied in all categories. 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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