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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Nurs Care Qual. 2019 Apr-Jun;34(2):151–157. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000349

Table 3.

Tablet Usability

Perceived Barriers Potential Solutions
Infection control Include standard cleaning protocols in implementation process.
Theft protection Consider how to secure the tablet from loss.
Charging and storing Include charging and storing protocols in the implementation process.
Tracking Patient Progress Ensure a way for nurses and care team to track patient progress through the educational content and to see results (to inform areas needing additional attention prior to discharge). A dashboard and/or integration with EHR recommended.

EHR, electronic health record