Office of Interactive E-Learning
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Category: Evidence-based Practice

Evidence-based Practice, History and Physical, Patient Assessment

Care of People with Disabilities

This interactive e‑learning module uses three longitudinal, branching patient cases to illustrate the role of health care professionals in caring for people with disabilities and managing long‑term medical equipment. The cases progress from acute care transitions to chronic equipment management, to advanced disability with evolving goals, allowing learners to appreciate how medical equipment needs change over time and across […]

Oct 27, 2026

Module screenshot showing a cartoon patient talking about a wheelchair
Education, Research, Wellness, Evidence-based Practice

Making Research Matter

Every year, thousands of high-quality medical research studies are published, yet many never influence clinical practice, patient decision-making, or health policy. On average, it takes 17 years from publication for research to be implemented. Sometimes research is locked behind paywalls. Sometimes it’s written in highly technical language. And sometimes, it simply isn’t shared in ways […]

Oct 19, 2026

audience-centered communication. Key audience-aware strategies: plain language, avoid jargon, show relevance, choose the right format
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Evidence-based Practice, Immunology/Microbiology, Patient Assessment

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Isolation Updates- Fall 2026

This module covers key updates to new isolation guidance in relation to patient infection flags. Updated 2026

Sep 1, 2026

Isolation
Education, Research, Wellness, Evidence-based Practice

Pediatric Patient Engagement Overview

This module introduces principles and methods of patient engagement in health research, with an emphasis on pediatric research. Learners will also explore the benefits of engagement, such as increased trust, stronger recruitment, and more impactful research outcomes. Updated 2026

Aug 11, 2025

Screenshot showing child and doctor highfiving
Evidence-based Practice, Treatment

The History of Developmental Disabilities

This is part of a training for Direct Support Professionals. This module discusses the role of a DSP as well as common terms associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It also describes how the DSP role came to be and a brief introduction the the history of developmental disabilities. Updated 2026

Jul 29, 2025

Module screenshot of icons showing adaptive, intellectual and physical disabilities
Evidence-based Practice, Treatment

Rights, Dignity, Respect, & Choice

This is part of a training for Direct Support Professionals. In this module, you will explore two examples that will demonstrate how to apply strategies to uphold the rights, dignity, and respect of the people DSPs work with. Updated 2026

Jul 29, 2025

Moduel Screenshot showing icons for rights, dignity and respect