PUBLICATIONS

Weldon SM, Mardon J, Tallentire V, Hufton D, Galbraith A, Bowie P, Laws-Chapman C, Grit M, McCrone P, Smith S, Buttery A, Spearpoint K, Gurnett P, Baxendale B. (In Print). From Escalation to Emergence: NHS Forth Valley and the Quiet Power of Transformative Simulation. BMJ Leader.

O’Connor, P., Sa-Couto, C., Marie Weldon, S., Jane Stiger, R., &; Laws-Chapman, C. (2025). ASPiH 2025 Conference: Impact of Simulation on Culture, Co-Production, and Creativity. Journal of Healthcare Simulation. from 10.54531/MSKP8376.

Gurnett, P., Poulter, D., Kneebone, R., & Weldon, S. (2025). Exploring suspension of disbelief in healthcare simulation: A scoping review protocolJournal of Healthcare Simulation. from 10.54531/MGKQ9126.

Essex R, Mainey L, Gonzales-Walters F, Gurnett P, Weldon SM. A Critical Interpretive Review of the Theoretical Literature Related to Healthcare Codes of Ethics. J Bioeth Inq. 2025 Aug 7. doi: 10.1007/s11673-025-10452-5.

Essex, R, Mainey, L, Gonzales-Walters, F, Gurnett, P, Weldon, SM (2025), A scoping review of comparative healthcare codes of ethics studies. Journal of Advanced Nursing doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16857

Weldon, SM., Sa-Couto, C., Alinier, G., Buttery, A., & Laws-Chapman, C. (2024). ASPiH 2024 Conference – transformative simulation Journal of Healthcare Simulation. from 10.54531/UDJA6495.

Gonzales-Walters, F, Weldon, SM, Essex, R (2024), Cultivating cultural humility through healthcare simulation-based education: a scoping review protocol. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. pp. 1-7, (doi: https://doi.org/10.54531/rafh4191).

Gurnett P, Weldon S M, Spearpoint K, Buttery A G (2024). Transformative simulation: To patient safety and beyond. Patient Safety: Practical safety tools for review and improvement. Application of theory into practice. Class Professional Publishing

Sa-Couto, C, Buttery, A, Alinier, G, Weldon, SM (2024), Writing a research abstract for a conference: 12 tips to excel in your work. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation (IJoHS). pp. 1-3

Weldon, S M, Buttery, A G, Spearpoint, K, Kneebone, R (2023), Transformative forms of simulation in healthcare. The seven simulation-based ‘I’s: a concept taxonomy review of the literature. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation (doi: https://doi.org/10.54531/tzfd6375).

Evans, T., Burns, C., Finnerty, G., Essex, R., Hatton, E., Clements, A., Breau., G… Weldon, S.M. (2023). A Systematic Scoping Review on the Evidence Behind Debriefing Practices for the Well-being/Emotional Outcomes of Healthcare Workers. Frontiers in Psychiatry

Essex, RAked, H, Daniels, R, Newton, P, Weldon, S. M (2023), Justifying non violent resistance: the perspectives of healthcare workers. Clinical Ethics ISSN: 1477-7509 (Print), 1758-101X (Online).

Moneypenny, M, Weldon, S. M, Hamilton, C, Buttery, A, Alinier, G (2022), ASPiH 2021 Conference - moving upstream: using simulation to improve systems. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation, 1 (Sup 1). pp.1-2 2754-4524 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.54531/wgmh9519).

Weldon, S.M., Cleaver, K., & Jagodzinski, L. (2022). Simulation: an exciting future for nursing and midwifery education. Nursing and Midwifery Newsletter for Educators. https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-11GR/educationoct22

Essex, R, Ahmed, S, Elliott, H, Lakika, D, Mackenzie, L, Weldon, SM (2022), The impact of strike action on healthcare delivery: a scoping review. International Journal of Health Planning & Management (doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3610).

Cleaver, K, Don, C, Chojnacka, I, Essex, R, Weldon, S. M, Markowski, M (2022), A systematic scoping review of Undergraduate Nursing Hub and spoke placement models. British Journal of Nursing

Essex, R, Burns, C, Evans, T, Hudson, G, Parsons, A, Weldon, S. M (2022), A last resort? A scoping review of patient and healthcare worker attitudes toward strike action. Nursing Inquiry: e12535 . pp. 1-10

Essex, R, Aked, H, Daniels, R, Newton, P, Weldon, S. M. (2022), Exploring the concept of non-violent resistance amongst healthcare workers. Nursing Ethics ISSN: 0969-7330 (Print), 1477-0989 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330221122904).

Cleaver, K, Essex, R, Narramore, N, Shekede, H, Malamateniou, C, Weldon, S. M (2022), “A much kinder introduction”: exploring the benefits and challenges of paediatric simulation as a transitioning tool prior to clinical practice. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2754-4524 (Online) (doi: https:/doi.org/10.54531/ahgp9780).

Essex, R, Weldon, S. M, Markowski, M, Gurnett, P, Slee, R, Cleaver, K, Stiell, M, Jagodzinski, L (2022), A systematic mapping literature review of ethics in healthcare simulation and its feasibility. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 73 . pp. 48-58 (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.07.001).

Essex, R, Weldon, S. M, Kalocsanyiova, E Mccrone, P, Deb, S (2022), The impact of healthcare strikes on patient mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Health Services Research, 57 (6) . pp. 1218-1234 ISSN: 0017-9124 (Print), 1475-6773 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.14022).

Essex, R and Weldon, S. M (2022), The justification for strike action in healthcare: a systematic critical interpretive synthesis. Nursing Ethics, 29 (5). pp. 1152-1173 ISSN: 0969-7330 (Print), 1477-0989 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330211022411).

Essex, R, Milligan, W, Williams, G, Weldon, S. M. (2022), The impact of strike action on patient morbidity: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Health Planning & Management, 37 (3) . pp. 1311-1326 ISSN: 0749-6753 (Print), 1099-1751 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3418).

Imran, A, Mpofu, S, Weldon, S. M (2022), Clinical research nurses perspective on recruitment challenges and lessons learnt from a large multi-site observational study. Journal of Research in Nursing, 27 (7) . pp. 579-589 ISSN: 1744-9871 (Print), 1744-988X (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871211043746).

Thompson T, Ahmed B, Weldon, SM, Efthimiou, O, Stubbs B (2021), Relative effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for pain management in knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a component network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open, 11: e048298 (9) ISSN: 2044-6055 (Print), 2044-6055 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048298).

Essex, R., & Weldon, S. M. (2021), Health care worker strikes and the Covid pandemic. New England Journal of Medicine ISSN: 0028-4793 (Print), 1533-4406 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp2103327)

Imran, A., Mpofu, S., & Weldon, S. M. (2021). Clinical Research Nurses Perspective on Recruitment Challenges and Lessons Learnt from a Large Multi-site Observational Study. Journal of Research in Nursing

Essex, R., & Weldon, S. M. (2021), The justification for strike action in healthcare: a systematic critical interpretive synthesis. Nursing Ethics ISSN: 0969-7330 (Print), 1477-0989

Cleaver, K, Essex, R, Malamateniou, C, Narramore, N, Shekede, H, Vargo, Elisabeth J, Weldon, S. M. (2021), A systematic scoping review and textual narrative synthesis of undergraduate paediatric nursing simulations: what, why and how?. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 53. pp. 10-31 ISSN: 1876-1399 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.11.008)

Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, S. M., & Kneebone, R. (2021). “Let me take care of you”: What can healthcare learn from a high-end restaurant to improve patient experience? Journal of Communication in Healthcare: Strategies, Media and Engagement in Global Health [in-print]

Markowski, M, Cleaver, K, Weldon, S-M. (2020), An integrative review of the factors influencing older nurses’ timing of retirement. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76 (9). pp. 2266-2285 ISSN: 0309-2402 (Print), 1365-2648 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14442).

Thompson, T, Dias, S, Poulter, D, Weldon, S, Marsh, L, Rossato, C, Shin, J, Firth, J, Veronese, N, Dragioti, E. (2020), Efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for non-specific chronic low back pain: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open; 9: 130 2046-4053 (Online) (doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01398-3).

Pallotti, F, Weldon, S M, Lomi, A. (2020), Lost in translation: collecting and coding data on social relations from audio-visual recordings. Social Networks ISSN: 0378-8733 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socnet.2020.02.006).

Weldon, S. M., Korkiakangas, T., & Kneebone, R. (2019). How simulation techniques and approaches can be used to compare, contrast and improve care: an immersive simulation of a three-Michelin star restaurant and a day surgery unit. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning. DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2018-000433

Weldon, S. M., Korkiakangas, T., Calzada, J., Korndorffer, J., & Kneebone, R. (2019). A Surgical Team Simulation to Improve Teamwork and Communication across Two Continents: ViSIOT™ Proof-of-Concept Study. Journal of Surgical Education76(5):1413-1424. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2019.03.016

Ojo, O., Weldon, S., Thompson, T., Crockett, R., and Wang, X-H. (2019) The effect of diabetes-specific enteral nutrition formula on cardiometabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta–analysis of randomised controlled trials. Nutrients, 15;11(8):1905. doi: 10.3390/nu11081905

Weldon, S. (2019). Case Study - Discovering Qualitative Research. In Nestel & Hui. Healthcare Simulation research. Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Kneebone, R., Weldon, S., & Bello, F. (2019). Simulation as a way of engaging patients. In Forest & McKimm. Simulation at a glance. Wiley & Sons Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119604020

Bello, F., Weldon, S., & Kneebone, R. (2019). Distributed simulation. In Forest & McKimm. Simulation at a glance. Wiley & Sons Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119604020

Ojo, O., Weldon, S., Thompson, T., and Vargo, E.J. (2019) The effect of Vitamin D supplementation on glycaemic control in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Imran, A., Holden, B., Weldon, S. M., Boak, D., Klaber, B., Kneebone, R., Watson, M., & Bello, F. (2019). 'How to help your unwell child': a sequential simulation project. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjstel-2018-000432

Weldon, S. M., Korkiakangas, T., & Kneebone, R. (2019). ‘let me take care of you’: utilising simulation to bridge the gap between dining and healthcare, generating a wider discussion on what care should feel like. (14th November) ASPiH 2018, Telford: https://stel.bmj.com/content/4/Suppl_2/A21.1

Weldon, S. M., Kelay, T., Ako, E., Cox, B., Bello, F., Kneebone, R. (2018). Sequential simulation used as a novel educational tool aimed at healthcare managers: a patient-centred approach. BMJ Stel. doi: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000216

Weil, A., Weldon, S.M., Kronfli, M., Watkins, B., Kneebone, R., Bello, F., & Cox, S. (2018). A new approach to multi-professional end of life care training using a sequential simulation (SqS Simulation™) design: A mixed methods study. Nurse Education Today. Vol: 71, Pages: 26-33.

Weldon, S.M. (2018) Sequential simulation model development. International Journal of Qualitative Methods. SAGE Publications, p. 57. ISSN 1609-4069 doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406917748701

Weldon, S. M. (2018) Sequential Simulation (SqS): an empirical and theoretical model. Advances in Simulation. Meeting abstracts, 3 (66). BMC. ISSN 2059-0628 (doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-018-0066-5

Weldon, S. M., Kronfli, M., Bello, F., & Kneebone, R. (2018) Using a variety of research methods and angles to understand a new approach that explores health-care services. International Journal of Qualitative Methods. SAGE Publications, p. 57. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406917748701

Weldon, S. M., Kronfli, M., Bello, F., & Kneebone, R. (2017). How to design a sequential simulation (SqS) for a variety of objectives. BMJ Stel. 3 (Suppl 2) A4-A5; DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-aspihconf.9

Weldon, S. M., Kronfli, M., Weil, A., Watkins, B., Cox, S., Bello, F., & Kneebone, R. (2017). A multi-disciplinary training programme for end-of-life care: a sequential simulation. BMJ Stel. 3 (Suppl 2) A35-A36; DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-aspihconf.73

Kronfli, M., Weldon, S. M., Kneebone, R., & Bello, F. (2017). Sequential simulation: a new approach to sharing challenges, opportunities and learning in maternity service delivery. BMJ Stel. 3 (Suppl 2) A13-A14; DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-aspihconf.27

Weldon, S-M., Kneebone, R., & Bello, F. (2016). Collaborative healthcare remodelling through Sequential Simulation (SqS): a patient and front-line staff perspective. BMJ Stel. 0:1–9. doi:10.1136/bmjstel-2016-000113

Bezemer, J., Cope, A., Korkiakangas, T., Kress, G., Murtagh, G., Weldon, S-M., & Kneebone, R. (2016). Microanalysis of video from the operating room: an underused approach to patient safety research. BMJ Quality & Safety, 0:1–5. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2016-005816

Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, S-M., Bezemer, J., & Kneebone, R. (2016). “Coming Up!”: Why verbal acknowledgement matters in the operating theatre. In S. White & J. Cartmill (Eds.), Communication in Surgical Practice. Equinox.

Kneebone, R., Weldon., S-M., & Bello, F. (2016). Engaging patients and clinicians through simulation: rebalancing the dynamics of care. Advances in Simulation. 1 (19). DOI: 10.1186/s41077-016-0019-9

Weldon, S-M., Ralhan, S., Paice, E., Kneebone, R., & Bello, F. (2016). Sequential simulation of a Patient Pathway. The Clinical Teacher.

Sadideen, H., Weldon, S-M., & Kneebone, R. (2016). A video analysis of intra- and inter-professional leadership behaviours within "The Burns Suite": identifying key leadership models. Journal of Surgical Education. 73 (1), p.31-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2015.09.011

Huddy, J., Weldon, S-M., Ralhan, S., Hanna, G., Kneebone, R., & Bello, F. (2016). Sequential simulation (SqS) of clinical pathways: a tool for public and patient engagement in point-of care diagnostics. BMJ Open, Vol: 6

Bezemer, J., Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, S-M., Kress, G., & Kneebone, R. (2015). Unsettled teamwork: Communication and learning in the operating theatres of an urban hospital. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 72 (2), 361–372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.12835

Weldon, S-M., Ralhan, S., Paice, E., Kneebone, R., & Bello, F. (2015). Sequential simulation (SqS): an innovative approach to educating GP receptionists about integrated care via a patient journey – A mixed methods approach. BioMed Central Journal Family Practice. 16. pp. 108

Weldon, S-M., Korkiakangas, T., Bezemer, J., & Kneebone, R. (2015). Music and communication in the operating theatre. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 71 (12), p. 2763–2774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.12744

Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, S-M., Bezemer. (2015). Video-supported Simulation for Interactions in the Operating Theatre (ViSIOT). Clinical Simulation in Nursing. 11 (4). pp. 203-207

Paice, L., Weldon, S-M., Ralhan, S., Bello, F., & Kneebone, R. (2015). Sequential simulation (SqS) of a patient journey: an intervention to engage GP receptionists in integrated care. International journal of integrated care. 15. http://www.ijic.org/articles/abstract/10.5334/ijic.2135/.

Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, S-M., Bezemer, J.,& Kneebone, R. (2014). Nurse–surgeon object transfer: Video analysis of communication and situation awareness in the operating theatre. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 51 (9). pp. 1195-1206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.01.007

Weldon, S-M., Harris, A., Bello., & Kneebone, R. (2013). A Centenary of Portable Operating Theatres [your view to - A Portable Operating Theatre]. The British Journal of Surgery, 1 (1), P. 145-149.http://www.bjs.co.uk/details/yourviews/956685/A-portable-operation-theatre-.html

Weldon, S-M., Korkiakangas, T., Bezemer, J., & Kneebone, R. (2013). Communication in the operating theatre: A systematic literature review of observational research. British Journal of Surgery, 100 (13), P. 1677-1688

Weldon S-M, Korkiakangas T, Bezemer J, et al., 2012, Video Analysis of Bodily Conduct in Teamwork within the Operating Theatre, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Vol:11, ISSN:1609-4069, Pages:895-896

Weldon, S., Korkiakangas, T., Bezemer, J., Kneebone, R., Nicholson, K., & Kress, G. (2012). Transient Teams in the Operating Theatre. The Operating Theatre Journal; 261 (1), P.2 http://otjonline.com/back-issue2012.php

Korkiakangas, T., Weldon, SM., Bezemer, J., Kress, G., & Kneebone, R. (2012). Communication in the operating theatre: A multimodal perspective. 6th International Conference on Multimodality, UK

Weldon, S. (2009). Difference matters when respecting diversity. Nursing Standard, 23(23), P.61 Your paragraph text

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