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