Table 1.

Semi-structured Focus Group Questions.

Engagement Questions	When was the last time you had to go through the informed consent process?
	Did something happen in the procedure that you did not expect or was not clearly discussed in the informed consent?
Exploration Questions	Are you satisfied with how the informed consent process has functioned thus far? Why?
	Why do you think the informed consent is in paper form?
	What do you think is missing from the current paper-based informed consent process?
	Do you believe a better-informed consent solution exists for protecting patients?
	In your opinion would video, audio, and graphical presentation help explain the informed consent process? Why?
	In your opinion, would using an iPad to complete the informed consent process help? [Prompt for discussion for comfort level for using the iPad to consent]
	What do you believe are other potential effects of iPad-based informed consent? [Prompt for discussion of both positive and negative effects, including the impact on patient decision]
	How do you see the role of the PI/Coordinator in conjunction with iPad-based informed consent?
	What are the issues/challenges you are interested in having the iPad-based informed consent address?
	How do you think the iPad-based informed consent would influence the safety and security of patients?
	How can we make iPad-based informed consent innovative but at the same time comply with IRB requirements?
	How much time should be spent on the informed consent process?
	Do you think we should keep both processes (paper and iPad-based informed consent)?
Exit Question	Is there anything else you would like to say about the benefits or drawbacks of iPad-basedinformed consent?