Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect millions of people in the United States, and the number of individuals needing care continues to grow. Most of this care is provided at home by informal care partners, who may experience stress, isolation, and emotional strain as the disease progresses. These challenges are especially difficult for women, who make up about two-thirds of dementia caregivers. Those living in rural or culturally traditional communities where caregiving is viewed as a family responsibility and outside help may not be accepted often face additional challenges. Rural caregivers face several barriers including: a lack of available services, transportation issues, and limited social support, all of which may negatively affect their quality of life.The purpose of this project is to explore how care partners define and experience quality of life while caring for a loved one with ADRD, with a focus on those living in rural or under-resourced areas.This work is based on a literature review of peer-reviewed studies examining caregiver experiences and quality-of-life outcomes. This project reviews existing research on caregiver burden, gender and cultural expectations, and rural health disparities to better understand the factors that shape caregiver well-being. The project also explores evidence-based resources such as telehealth, caregiver education, and engagement of social support networks. Findings are expected to highlight the need for more accessible and culturally sensitive resources for care partners, especially for those in rural settings.Key themes include emotional stress, ambiguous loss, relationship dynamics, and limited community resources. By identifying gaps in support and understanding what caregivers need most, this project aims to contribute to improving the well-being of both caregivers and the individuals with ADRD whom they support.
Interprofessional partnerships along with quality and safety are important essentials for nursing students to learn and practice. The focus of this research project is to enhance the knowledge and confidence of undergraduate nursing students when using medical packaging within a medical packaging kit. This is a vital and important skill for nurses going into the workforce. The medical packaging kit will include a variety of packaging types and supplementary materials. The emphasis of this presentation regards a literature search that is being conducted to inform the project to create supplementary materials for students enrolled in a junior level nursing course. The literature search will inform effective learning techniques in undergraduate nursing programs. The project as a whole is a collaborative partnership between members of the nursing program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and members of the packaging program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Framework for Action on Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice and the Essentials: Core Competencies for nursing education guided the project.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Problem: Heart failure (HF) is a growing public health concern in the U.S., with prevalence projected to rise by 46% by 2030, affecting nearly 20% of adults over 40. HF carries a 5-year mortality rate exceeding 55%, and annual healthcare costs are expected to surpass $50 billion. Purpose: To understand how the use of wearable devices in adults with HF influences sustained changes in outcomes by answering the following question: How does the use of wearable devices influence health outcomes in adults with heart failure? Methods: A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA-ScR framework. Searches in PubMed and EBSCO yielded six peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria. Five reviewers independently assessed the studies. Results: Preliminary synthesis suggests that the utilization of wearables can positively influence health outcomes in adults with HF. Key outcomes of interest include quality of life (QOL), hospitalizations, and activity levels. Across studies, daily step counts increased and QOL improvements were statistically significant, while emergency department visits and hospitalizations remained unchanged. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between steps per day and symptom severity. Conclusion: The healthcare team should consider the integration of these devices into patient care plans to support self-efficacy in their heart failure management.
This project engaged two undergraduate nursing students and faculty in designing an escape room–based learning strategy to strengthen clinical judgment and critical thinking among nursing students. To inform development, the team conducted a critical analysis of the systematic review “Effectiveness of ‘Escape Room’ Educational Technology in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review,” examining the current evidence supporting the integration of escape rooms into clinical learning environments. Guided by this review, two escape room scenarios were created to address pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis and postpartum hemorrhage—conditions that are high acuity yet low frequency within specialty nursing settings. These scenarios were intentionally designed to allow students to practice essential skills, including patient assessment, prioritization, and evidence-based interventions, in a safe, immersive environment.Because escape rooms have not previously been incorporated into the nursing curriculum at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, this project represents an innovative approach to experiential learning. Implementation is planned within NRSG 447: Nursing Practicum—Nursing Care of Women, Infants, and Families, with the intent of enriching clinical hours while reducing on-site clinical time. Ultimately, the escape room strategy offers students a unique, engaging opportunity to apply nursing knowledge and enhance readiness for real-world clinical practice.
Title: Successful Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake among Refugee Communities: A Scoping Review Aim: This scoping review explored successful strategies used in the USA to increase COVID 19 vaccine uptake and reduce vaccine hesitancy among refugee communities. Reflecting on lessons learned with the COVID 19 pandemic and understanding what policies and strategies increased vaccine acceptance, particularly among communities with high vaccine hesitancy, is essential to inform future public health responses. Methods: We used Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review research protocols, utilizing definite inclusion and exclusion criteria within a five-year publication window. Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and the Web of Science. Of the 278 peer reviewed research articles, 74 articles were reviewed after deleting duplicates, and 68 met criteria for data extraction. Each article was screened by two researchers. Results: The main themes and strategies found successful in boosting vaccine acceptance among refugee communities in the USA include clear, concise communication, and framing vaccination as both individual protection and a community responsibility. Embracing the role of culture, religion, and language while correcting any misinformation around the vaccines was essential. Interventions emphasizing family dynamics, and the connection between individual and community further strengthened vaccine acceptance among the refugee community.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect millions of people in the United States, and the number of individuals needing care continues to grow. Most of this care is provided at home by informal care partners, who may experience stress, isolation, and emotional strain as the disease progresses. These challenges are especially difficult for women, who make up about two-thirds of dementia caregivers. Those living in rural or culturally traditional communities where caregiving is viewed as a family responsibility and outside help may not be accepted often face additional challenges. Rural caregivers face several barriers including: a lack of available services, transportation issues, and limited social support, all of which may negatively affect their quality of life.The purpose of this project is to explore how care partners define and experience quality of life while caring for a loved one with ADRD, with a focus on those living in rural or under-resourced areas.This work is based on a literature review of peer-reviewed studies examining caregiver experiences and quality-of-life outcomes. This project reviews existing research on caregiver burden, gender and cultural expectations, and rural health disparities to better understand the factors that shape caregiver well-being. The project also explores evidence-based resources such as telehealth, caregiver education, and engagement of social support networks. Findings are expected to highlight the need for more accessible and culturally sensitive resources for care partners, especially for those in rural settings.Key themes include emotional stress, ambiguous loss, relationship dynamics, and limited community resources. By identifying gaps in support and understanding what caregivers need most, this project aims to contribute to improving the well-being of both caregivers and the individuals with ADRD whom they support.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Nursing majors give oral presentations of their research at the Population Health and Leadership Colloquium. The students will showcase their population-based leadership projects in which they advocated for the elimination of health disparities to promote and maintain health with diverse populations, communities, and cultures.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:59pm - 4:30pm CDT Nursing Building5 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
Four Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will present their scholarly research projects beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Students are scheduled to present every 30 minutes. The presentations will be at the College of Nursing in rooms N114 and N119. There will be a celebratory reception following the presentations in the Student Lounge.
This scoping review maps over 40 years of peer-reviewed Omaha System literature to assess the breadth and evolution of evidence supporting its use in research and practice. The Omaha System is a standardized terminology describing client needs, interventions, and outcomes, applied across diverse clinical, community, and research settings in the U.S. and internationally. Prior reviews outlined three phases of publications through 2019, but their results were not aggregated or extended to recent work. Using Joanna Briggs Institute methods, five databases—MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, APA PsycINFO, and Academic Search Ultimate—were searched for English-language articles from 1982–2025. Reference lists from the Omaha System website were also screened. After removing duplicates, 437 unique studies were reviewed through a two-phase Covidence screening, with data extraction by two independent reviewers. Preliminary findings include 149 studies from prior reviews, 146 newly identified pre-2020 studies, and 142 published between 2020–2025. This growing and diverse body of work will provide a comprehensive evidence map, reveal knowledge gaps, and guide future systematic reviews.
This pilot study aims to evaluate the accuracy of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool when extracting data for a scoping review. Use of AI tools to support literature reviews is expanding, with potential to accelerate complicated and labor-intensive processes while maintaining quality results. In an ongoing faculty-student scoping review with 437 articles, the research team piloted the Elicit AI tool on a subset of 50 studies. For each article, data was extracted manually by one human reviewer using a standardized template in Covidence and extracted in parallel by Elicit using aligned standard and custom fields. Two additional team members independently compared the human and AI extracted data, using a 0 to 3 rating scale reflecting absent, poor, acceptable, and optimal matches, consulting full texts as needed. 18 categories were evaluated. Disagreements will be resolved by consensus. Percent agreement between raters will be calculated, and mean ratings computed across categories. Using the final rating results, sums and means for human versus Elicit output will also be compared. Findings will indicate the suitability of Elicit for data extraction and identify which categories are usable or unsuitable. Results have the potential to inform review methodology and expedite timelines, particularly for large literature reviews.
Interprofessional partnerships along with quality and safety are important essentials for nursing students to learn and practice. The focus of this research project is to enhance the knowledge and confidence of undergraduate nursing students when using medical packaging within a medical packaging kit. This is a vital and important skill for nurses going into the workforce. The medical packaging kit will include a variety of packaging types and supplementary materials. The emphasis of this presentation regards a literature search that is being conducted to inform the project to create supplementary materials for students enrolled in a junior level nursing course. The literature search will inform effective learning techniques in undergraduate nursing programs. The project as a whole is a collaborative partnership between members of the nursing program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and members of the packaging program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Framework for Action on Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice and the Essentials: Core Competencies for nursing education guided the project.
This project engaged two undergraduate nursing students and faculty in designing an escape room–based learning strategy aimed at strengthening clinical judgment and critical thinking among nursing students. To inform development, the team conducted a critical analysis of the systematic review “Effectiveness of ‘Escape Room’ Educational Technology in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review,” examining the current evidence supporting the integration of escape rooms into clinical learning environments. Guided by this review, two escape room scenarios were created to address pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis and postpartum hemorrhage—conditions that are high acuity yet low frequency within specialty nursing settings. These scenarios were intentionally developed to allow students to practice essential skills such as patient assessment, prioritization, and evidence-based interventions in a safe, immersive environment. Because escape rooms have not previously been incorporated into the nursing curriculum at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, this project represents an innovative approach to experiential learning. Implementation is planned within NRSG 447: Nursing Practicum—Nursing Care of Women, Infants, and Families, with the intent to enrich clinical hours while alleviating some onsite clinical time.
This scoping review maps over 40 years of peer-reviewed Omaha System literature to assess the breadth and evolution of evidence supporting its use in research and practice. The Omaha System is a standardized terminology describing client needs, interventions, and outcomes, applied across diverse clinical, community, and research settings in the U.S. and internationally. Prior reviews outlined three phases of publications through 2019, but their results were not aggregated or extended to recent work. Using Joanna Briggs Institute methods, five databases—MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, APA PsycINFO, and Academic Search Ultimate—were searched for English-language articles from 1982–2025. Reference lists from the Omaha System website were also screened. After removing duplicates, 437 unique studies were reviewed through a two-phase Covidence screening, with data extraction by two independent reviewers. Preliminary findings include 149 studies from prior reviews, 146 newly identified pre-2020 studies, and 142 published between 2020–2025. This growing and diverse body of work will provide a comprehensive evidence map, reveal knowledge gaps, and guide future systematic reviews.
