摘要：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.
关键词：Audiovisual Aids; Computers; Handheld; Data Collection; Feasibility Studies; Multimedia; Patient Education as Topic; Patient Satisfaction; Aldiko; e-Reader; Nexus 7; Video Tutorial
