Using Tablets to Collect Breast Cancer Risk Information in an Underserved Population

Arash Naeim, Zhuoer Xie, Liliana Johansen, Neil S. Wenger, David Elashoff, Antonia Petruse and Guita Rahbar
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Arash Naeim: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
Zhuoer Xie: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
Liliana Johansen: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
Neil S. Wenger: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
David Elashoff: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
Antonia Petruse: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
Guita Rahbar: Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, USA

International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), 2020, vol. 11, issue 4, 90-104

Abstract: The authors tested the use of tablets to collect breast cancer risk data and compared the approach against paper-based scantrons. The goal was to examine the usability of digital technology for data collection in underserved populations. A total of 340 individuals were randomized to answer a breast health survey via either tablets (170) or paper forms (170). Post questionnaire surveys were conducted to evaluate the usability of tablets. Outcomes included completion time, satisfaction, and the numbers and types of questions raised by patients during the survey. There was no significant difference in questionnaire completion time between two groups (12.5 vs. 12.1 minutes, p = 0.07). The tablet group was more satisfied with the experience (p

Date: 2020
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