Publications by authors named "P F Rae"
Background: Healthcare professionals' psychological wellbeing at work affects patients' experiences of care. However, the literature tends to focus on negative aspects of psychological wellbeing, such as stress and burnout, and interventions to support healthcare professionals' wellbeing have limited effectiveness. The growing global concern over the psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals has escalated following the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJersey finger describes the rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon at its insertion into the distal phalanx. In the absence of an evidence-based approach to tensioning during secondary repair, we aimed to devise a novel method to determine the required tendon length pre/intraoperatively. We measured anatomical landmarks, associated with the FDP tendon, on dissected cadavers, to assess whether these can be used to estimate tendon segment lengths.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cancer and its treatments can lead to excess body fat, decreases in lean mass, cardiotoxicity, and other side effects. The Mediterranean diet (MED-diet) has the potential to improve clinical and supportive care outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of the MED-diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer.
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- - The Clinical School Model in Cornwall connects university professors with NHS practitioners to enhance evidence-informed practices and foster clinical academic careers, despite challenges in integrating this model into organizational culture and workforce planning.
- - The development and impact of the Clinical School Model were assessed using Donabedian's framework, focusing on its structure, processes, and outcomes over the last three years, showcasing opportunities for clinical academic career advancement.
- - The findings highlight the need for more documented evidence on building infrastructure that supports the aspirations of clinical academics, advocating for increased organizational reporting to facilitate shared learning and guide future research efforts.
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- Primary mucosal melanoma of the tonsil is rare, with only 27 reported cases, making accurate diagnosis crucial, as it’s often confused with metastatic melanoma.
- A case study highlights a 31-year-old man with primary right tonsillar mucosal melanoma, who presented with neck lumps and was diagnosed after finding a pigmented lesion.
- Due to the aggressive nature of this cancer and generally late diagnosis, treatment options are limited, focusing on local excision for early-stage disease and immunotherapy for advanced cases, leading to a poor prognosis.