Outputs (9)

Student experiences of nursing on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020)
Journal Article

This article provides the reflections of three University of Salford student nurses. Two have experience of working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. One has now qualified as a registered nurse. The crucial role of students' personal tu... Read More about Student experiences of nursing on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder (2017)
Journal Article
Ratcliffe, S. (2017). Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 13(5), 211-219. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.5.211

Functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD), also known as somatoform or conversion disorder, is a relatively common neurological condition. The symptoms vary, and can include both motor and sensory neurological signs. Although misunderstandings... Read More about Clinical briefing : functional neurological symptom disorder.

Factors influencing glove use in student nurses (2014)
Journal Article
Ratcliffe, S., & Smith, J. (2014). Factors influencing glove use in student nurses. Nursing Times, 110(49), 18-21

Background: Gloves can prevent infection but their use among student nurses is inconsistent.

Aim: To explore pre-registration student nurses’ views of non-sterile glove use in clinical practice.

Method: An online survey was conducted and focus... Read More about Factors influencing glove use in student nurses.

Through the keyhole (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Braine, M., Gawthorpe, D., Howe, P., & Ratcliffe, S. (2014, October). Through the keyhole. Presented at 43rd British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference, Manchester

Cross-Atlantic modification and validation of the A Tool to assess quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (ATAQ-IPF-cA) (2014)
Journal Article

Rationale: The A Tool to Assess Quality of Life in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (ATAQ-IPF) was developed in the USA to assess health-related quality of life in patients with IPF. It is likely that some of the original ATAQ-IPF items perform differen... Read More about Cross-Atlantic modification and validation of the A Tool to assess quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (ATAQ-IPF-cA).

Decision making for transition to registration and preceptorship (2013)
Book Chapter

Evidence based medicines management (2010)
Book Chapter
Ratcliffe, S., & Stephens, M. (2010). Evidence based medicines management. In E. Lawson, & D. Hennefer (Eds.), Medicines Management in Adult Nursing (145-165). Learning Matters

The problem with conversion disorder (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Ratcliffe, S. (2009, October). The problem with conversion disorder. Presented at British Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Conference, Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust

“Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective
Presentation / Conference
Braine, M., Gawthorpe, D., Howe, P., & Ratcliffe, S. “Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective. Presented at British Association of Neuroscience Nurses - Annual Autumn Conference, Palace Hotel, Manchester

Abstract

Aims and objectives of the workshop:
• To enable participants to experience a variety of neurological disabilities through a series of planned structured simulation activities in a safe environment,
• To reflect on your experiences us... Read More about “Through the key hole” - the patients’ perspective.