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A Tablet-Based Educational Tool: Toward More Comprehensive Pediatric Patient Education
Dana C Clifton1, Robert W Benjamin1, Audrey R Brown1
11 Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Clinical Pediatrics
|March 27, 2018
Summary
Tablet use in pediatric diabetes education is well-received by patients and caregivers, showing potential for improved diabetes knowledge and topic coverage. Further research is needed to compare mobile technology with traditional educational methods.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Medical Education Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Limited data exists on mobile technology's role in physician-led pediatric education.
- Mobile technology is increasingly integrated into healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of tablet-based patient education in a pediatric diabetes clinic.
- To assess patient and caregiver perceptions of mobile technology for diabetes education.
Main Methods:
- Prospective pilot study conducted in a pediatric diabetes clinic.
- 106 patients and caregivers completed post-clinic surveys.
- Comparison between tablet-based intervention group and control group.
Main Results:
- 86% of the intervention group liked tablet use; 99% found it better or similar to baseline.
- 57% of those receiving tablet education perceived increased diabetes knowledge versus 39% in the control group (P = .059).
- Tablet education was associated with perceived coverage of more diabetes-related topics.
Conclusions:
- Tablet-based education is favorably received in pediatric diabetes care.
- Mobile technology shows promise for enhancing patient understanding and topic breadth in pediatric diabetes education.
- Further research is warranted to compare mobile technology with traditional educational approaches in this population.
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