Debra Jansen, Ph.D. RN
Contact Information
Education
- BSN, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1992
- PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1997
Teaching and Research Interests
Teaching:
- Advanced Physiological and Pathophysiological Concepts
Research:
- Well-being of older adults living in the community
- The importance of variety to the lives of older adults
Published Research
Jansen, D. A., Sauve, J. L., & Aubart, S. M. (2023). The importance of variety to the lives and wellbeing of elders. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 47(4), 461-481. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2174732. Available online at: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/7PKAVGUYPFCSXEH7X43D/full?target=10…
Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2022). Homeostasis, allostasis, and adaptive responses to stressors. In J. L. Banasik (Ed.), Pathophysiology (7th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2019). Homeostasis, allostasis, and adaptive responses to stressors. In J. L. Banasik & L. C. Copstead (Eds.), Pathophysiology (6th ed., pp. 12-25). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Conn, V. S., Topp, R., Dunn, S. L., Hopp, L., Jadack, R., Jansen, D. A., Jefferson, U. T., & Moch, S. D. (2015). Science on a shoestring: Building nursing knowledge with limited funding. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1256-1268. DOI: 10.1177/0193945914567059.
Jansen, D. A., Jadack, R., Ayoola, A., Doornbos, M., Dunn, S., Moch, S., Moore, E., & Wegner, G. (2015). Embedding research in undergraduate learning opportunities. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1340-1358.
Moch, S. D., Jansen, D. A., Jadack, R. A., Page, P., & Topp, R. (2015). Collaborating with businesses to support and maintain research. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1308-1322.
Jansen, D. A. (2014). Student perceptions of electronic health record use in simulation. Journal of Nursing Education, 4(9), 163-172.
Jansen, D. A., & Emerson, R. J. (2013). Homeostasis and adaptive responses to stressors. In L. C. Copstead & J. L. Banasik (Eds.), Pathophysiology (5th ed., pp. 12-24). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Jansen, D. A., Druga, S. M., & Sauve, J. L. (2011). The meaning of variety for community-dwelling elders. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 35, 223-240.
Jansen, D. A., Berry, C., Hanson Brenner, G., Johnson, N., & Larson, G. (2010). A collaborative project to influence nursing faculty interest in simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 6, e223-e229.
Jansen, D. A., Johnson, N., Larson, G., Berry, C., & Hanson Brenner, G. (2009). Nursing faculty perceptions of obstacles to utilizing manikin-based simulations and proposed solutions. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 5, e9-e16.
Jansen, D. A. (2008). Mentally restorative activities and daily functioning among community-dwelling elders. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 32, 181-197.
Jansen, D. A. (2008). Socialization enhancement. In B. J. Ackley, G. B. Ladwig, B.A. Swan, & S. J. Tucker (Eds.), Evidence-based nursing care guidelines: Medical-surgical interventions (pp. 767-774). St. Louis: Mosby. An American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year for 2008.
Jansen, D. A. (2006). Attentional demands and daily functioning among community-dwelling elders. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 23(1), 1-13.
Jansen, D. A. (2005). Perceived barriers to participation in mentally restorative activities by community-dwelling elders. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 29(2), 35-53.
Jansen, D. A., & Morse, W. (2004). Positively influencing student nurse attitudes toward caring for elders: Results of a Curriculum Assessment Study. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 25(2), 1-14.
Jansen, D. A., & von Sadovszky, V. (2004). Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(4), 381-399.
Jansen, D. A. (2004). Response by Jansen: Restorative activities of community-dwelling elders. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(4), 402-404.
Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L. (2003). Measuring attentional demands in community-dwelling elders. In O. L. Strickland & C. DiIorio (Eds.), Measurement of nursing outcomes, Volume 2: Client outcomes and quality of care (2nd ed., pp. 169-184). New York: Springer Publishing.
Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L. (2003). Cognitive function in community-dwelling elderly women: Attentional demands and capacity to direct attention. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(7), 34-43.
Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L. (1999). An instrument to measure the attentional demands of community-dwelling elders. The Journal of Nursing Measurement, 7(2), 197-214.
Jansen, D. A., & Keller, M. L. (1998). Identifying the attentional demands perceived by elderly people. Rehabilitation Nursing, 23(1), 12-20.
Jansen, D. A., & Cimprich, B. (1994). Attentional impairment in persons with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 26(2), 95-102.
Honors And Recognition
Rita Kisting Sparks Faculty Service Award, University of Wisconsin-Eau
Faculty Award of Distinction for Collaboration, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Ihle Family Award for Caring, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Mortar Board Excellence in Scholarship and Service to Students
Towers North Favorite Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Honorary Member Golden Key International Honour Society
Delta Phi Chapter-Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Research Award
Outstanding Service to Mature Workers, Senior Service America and Senior Citizens Employment & Training
Ihle Family Award for Caring, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Suzanne Van Ort Award for Faculty Creativity and Scholarliness, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire