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

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, Guita Rahbar
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781668462997|ISBN10: 1668462990|EISBN13: 9781668463000
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6299-7.ch020
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Naeim, Arash, et al. "Using Tablets to Collect Breast Cancer Risk Information in an Underserved Population." Research Anthology on Advancements in Women's Health and Reproductive Rights, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 398-412. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6299-7.ch020

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Naeim, A., Xie, Z., Johansen, L., Wenger, N. S., Elashoff, D., Petruse, A., & Rahbar, G. (2022). Using Tablets to Collect Breast Cancer Risk Information in an Underserved Population. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Advancements in Women's Health and Reproductive Rights (pp. 398-412). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6299-7.ch020

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Naeim, Arash, et al. "Using Tablets to Collect Breast Cancer Risk Information in an Underserved Population." In Research Anthology on Advancements in Women's Health and Reproductive Rights, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 398-412. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6299-7.ch020

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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 < 0.001). Low health literacy women spent more time on the questionnaire (p < 0.05). Electronic devices can be utilized to collect breast cancer risk data in underserved, ethnically diverse populations. Future healthcare questionnaire applications should focus on accessibility improvements for these populations.