Biography

Research

Journal Articles

• Schofield, B., Hoskins, R., Rolfe, U., McClean, S., Voss, S. and Benger, J., 2023. Health promotion in emergency care settings: investigating staff views and experiences. Emerg Nurse, 31 (6), 26-32.
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• Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Jones, M., Clark, C., Rolfe, U. and Williams, J., 2023. RE: Correspondence to: A novel retraining strategy of chest compression skills for infant CPR results in high skill retention for longer. European Journal of Pediatrics, 182 (5), 2457.
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• Mahato, P. and Rolfe, U., 2023. A scoping review of mental health care experiences in prehospital and community settings. Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences.
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• Schofield, B., Rolfe, U., McClean, S., Hoskins, R., Voss, S. and Benger, J., 2022. What are the barriers and facilitators to effective health promotion in urgent and emergency care? A systematic review. BMC Emergency Medicine, 22 (1).
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• Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Jones, M., Clark, C., Rolfe, U. and Williams, J., 2022. A novel retraining strategy of chest compression skills for infant CPR results in high skill retention for longer. European Journal of Pediatrics, 181 (12), 4101-4109.
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• Gugelmin-Almeida, D., Clark, C., Rolfe, U., Jones, M. and Williams, J., 2021. Dominant versus non-dominant hand during simulated infant CPR using the two-finger technique: a randomised study. Resuscitation Plus, 7.
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• Rolfe, U., Tang, S., Brady, M., Mildenhall, J., Bowles, A. and Morgan, K., 2020. The new coronavirus disease: what we know so far. Journal of Paramedic Practice: the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals.
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• Rolfe, U., Pope, C. and Crouch, R., 2020. Paramedic performance when managing patients experiencing mental health issues – Exploring paramedics’ Presentation of Self. International Emergency Nursing, 49.
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Books

• Allen, S. et al., 2022. Fusion Learning Colloquium 2022 - Proceedings. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
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• Rolfe, U. and Partlow, D., 2022. Mental health care in paramedic practice. Class Publishing.
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• Pediatric Education for prehospital professionals. Jones and Bartlett.
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• Emergency care in the streets. Jones and Bartlett.
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Chapters

• Rolfe, U., 2021. Assessment Skills for Paramedics. In: Blaber, A. and Harris, G., eds. Assessment Skills for Paramedics. MHE Education.
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Conferences

• Rolfe, U., 2023. Mental health education for paramedics in the UK - challenges and achievements. In: Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE) 19-20 October 2023 Vaxjo.
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• Holley, D. and Rolfe, U., 2023. Towards a taxonomy of scale: a sustainable approach. In: 2023 ASPiH Annual Conference, 6-8 November 2023 Brighton.
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• Hefferman, C. and Rolfe, U., 2023. Pilot study looking at the benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) simulation for Physician Associates (PA). In: 2023 ASPiH Annual Conference 6-8 November 2023 Brighton.
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• Singleton, H., Holley, D., Moran, J., Rolfe, U. and Collins, E., 2023. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Simulations filmed in 360. In: AHSN Virtual Reality Seminar 17 March 2023 online.
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• Singleton, H., Holley, D., Moran, J., Bancroft, A., Collins, E. and Rolfe, U., 2023. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Simulations filmed in 360 presented at the AHSN Virtual Reality Seminar. In: AHSN Virtual Reality Seminar 17 March 2023 online.
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• Rolfe, U. and Basiel, A., 2022. Using experiential-based simulation learning to develop adult nursing students’ communication skills to support practice. In: All things being equitable: ASPiH conference 2022 6-8 November 2022 Birmingham.
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• Rolfe, U. and Basiel, A., 2022. Using online simulation to prepare mental health nursing students for practice. In: All things being equitable: ASPiH conference 2022 6-8 November 2022 Birmingham.
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• Rolfe, U. and Partlow, D., 2022. Paramedics managing mental health patients - where are we now? In: Mental Health Education for the UK ambulance sector 2022 26-27 October 2022 Milton Keynes.
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• Pask, S., Staples, J., Singleton, H., Moran, J., Collins, E., Bancroft, A., Holley, D., Rolfe, U. and Snowden, J., 2022. Child and Adolescent Mass Casualty Simulations Filmed in 360- Healthcare Practitioners Working Together. In: Pier Wessex 17-18 October 2022 Winchester.
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• Bancroft, A., Rolfe, U., Singleton, H., Holley, D. and Moran, J., 2022. Simulation: Creating and sharing reusable learning resources with our students. In: Fusion learning, Innovation and Excellence Colloquium (FLIE), Bournemouth University 28 June 2022 Bournemouth University.
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• Rolfe, U. and Holley, D., 2022. Simulation for healthcare students: lessons learned from C19. In: iLRN 2022: 8th Annual Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network 30 May-3 June 2022 Vienna.
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• Bancroft, A., Holley, D., Moran, J. and Rolfe, U., 2021. Exercise Martian Attack!: Using VR feedback as a reflective tool for paramedic science students. In: Moneypenny, M., Weldon, S., Hamilton, C., Buttery, A. and Aliner, G., eds. ASPiH 2021 Conference - Moving Upstream: Using simulation to improve systems 8-10 November 2021 Paper 61. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation, Volume 1 (Supplement 1), A66 online: Adi Health + Wellness.
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• Rolfe, U., 2020. How paramedics manage patients experiencing mental health issues in a local UK ambulance service. In: Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE) 21-24 October 2020 Linnaeus University Växjö.
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• Rolfe, U., 2020. How paramedics manage mental health patients in a local UK ambulance trust - lessons learned. In: SWAST Research Symposium 18 March 2020 Exeter, Devon.
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• Rolfe, U., 2019. How paramedics manage patients experiencing mental health issues - an study using ethnographic methods. In: Symposium on blue light mental health emergencies 6 February 2019 University of Brighton.
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• Rolfe, U., 2018. The world's a stage. In: 3rd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing and Trauma Care 4-6 October 2018 Netherlands.
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• Rolfe, U., 2018. Mental health calls in a 999 service, how do paramedics manage patients with mental health issues. In: BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference 8 September 2016 Birmingham.
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• Rolfe, U., 2018. It’s not easy being green - an ethnographic study on how paramedics manage patients with mental health issues. In: 2nd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing and Trauma Care 24 September 2016 Spain.
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Reports

• Radford, M. and Grout, G., 2020. AP_MH Curriculum and Capabilities Framework HEE. Health Education England.
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• Paramedics, C.O., 2017. Post-graduate Curriculum Guidance Document. College of Paramedics.
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• Paramedics, C.O., 2015. Curriculum Guidance Document, 3rd edition revised. College of Paramedics.
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• Paramedics, C.O., 2014. Curriculum Guidance Document, 3rd edition. College of Paramedics.
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• Paramedics, C.O., 2013. Paramedic Career and Competency Framework 3rd Edition. College of Paramedics.
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Internet Publications

• Heffernan, C. and Rolfe, U., 2023. Pilot study looking at the benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) simulation for Physician Associates (PA). International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. Available from: https://www.ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/ZPLJ9321#.
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Theses

• Rolfe, U., 2018. How paramedics manage and respond to patients experiencing mental health issues. PhD Thesis. Southampton University.
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Posters

• Brosnan, U., Holley, D., Rolfe, U., Bancroft, A. and Moran, J., 2023. Godzilla: a design-based learning approach to simulation. In: ASPiH Conference: sustainable simulation.
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• Staples, J., Edwards, R., Pask, S., Singleton, H., Moran, J., Holley, D. and Rolfe, U., 2021. 360 Simulation: Assessing baby Robin. In: Moving upstream using simulation to improve systems.
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Others

• Yarrington, A. and Rolfe, U., 2022. Postpartum Depression – more than the baby blues. Class Publishing. In preparation.
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Profile of Teaching PG

• Child Minor Illness and Injury
• Developing Minor Injury Care
• Independent and supplementary non-medical prescribing
• MSc Advanced Practice
• MSc ACP

Profile of Teaching UG

• Paramedic Practice Portfolio 2
• Managing long term conditions level 5

Grants

• VSXR: Research on the Development of Collaborative Virtual Spaces for XR Nursing Training (Internal Pump Prime, 01 Feb 2023). Awarded
• What are the barriers to health promotion advice delivered by staff working in urgent care and emergency departments? – promotED study (NIHR, 01 Feb 2023). Awarded
• Paramedics managing mental health (College of Paramedics, 13 Sep 2019). Awarded

External Responsibilities

• Plymouth University, External Examiner (2021-2023)
• Robert Gordon University, Scotland, External Examiner (2021-2024)
• International Journal of Emergency Services, Editorial Review Board Member (2020-)
• British Paramedic Journal, Reviewer (2018-)
• Elsevier, Reviewer (2018-)
• College of Paramedics, member of Paremdic Mental Health Group (2017-)
• College of Paramedics, Mental Health Lead (2015-)
• Hertfordshire University, External Examiner (2013-)
• College of Paramedics, Paramedic Post-graduate Curriculum Development (2013-)
• College of Paramedics, Education Committe (2012-)

Conference Presentations

• Emergency Responders Research Symposium, Paramedic Mental Health Education, 30 Jan 2020, London
• Symposium on blue light mental health emergencies, “How paramedics manage patients experiencing mental health issues - an study using ethnographic methods”, 06 Feb 2019, Brighton
• Global Conference on Emergency Nursing and Trauma Care, The world's a stage, 04 Oct 2018, Netherlands
• 2nd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing and Trauma Care, It’s not easy being green - an ethnographic study on how paramedics manage patients with mental health issues, 23 Sep 2016, Spain
• BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference, Mental health calls in a 999 service, how do paramedics manage patients with mental health issues, 08 Sep 2016, Birmingham

Consultancy Activities

• HEE New Roles AHP Task and Finish group, consultancy. HEE
• Project A: Mental Health Collaborative Accelerated Design Event, consultancy. NHS England
• Ambulance and Mental Health working group, Consultancy. NHS England
• Advanced Clinical Practice for Mental Health Expert Advisory Group, Consultancy. Health Education Engalnd
• Allied Health Professions Strategic Group Dorset, Consultancy. Dorset ICS

Qualifications

• PhD in Paramedic Practice (University of Southampton, 2018)
• BSc (Hons) in Urgent and Emergency Care (Bournemouth University, 2012)
• PGCE in Education (Open University, 2010)
• MPhil in Media Management (Stellenbosch University, 2001)
• BA (Hons) in Psychology and English (Stellenbosch University, 1998)

Honours

• Fellow of the College of Paramedics (College of Paramedics, 2023)
• Nominated for Bournemouth University VC Staff Awards (2014)
• Nominated for Bournemouth University VC Staff Awards (2013)
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Memberships

• NIHR ARC Wessex, Member (2020-), https://www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/
• College of Paramedics, Member,
• HCPC, Member,