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Aaron Castanera Duro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona, where he has been actively involved in teaching and research since 2013. He is also a practicing Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and Critical Care Nurse at the Dr. Josep Trueta University Hospital in Girona, with clinical responsibilities in the Intensive Care Unit (UCI/REA) since 2008. He has served as coordinator of the Master’s program in Comprehensive Nursing Care for Critically Ill Patients from 2014 to 2024 and continues as a teaching collaborator.
- PhD in Social Sciences, Education, and Health — University of Girona (2017)
- MSc in Comprehensive Care for Critically Ill Patients and Emergencies — University of Barcelona (2012)
- Diploma in Nursing — University of Girona (2008)
- Postgraduate Diplomas in Critical Care, Prehospital Emergency Care, HEMS, and Anesthesia Nursing
His research is centered on improving pain assessment and management in non-communicative critically ill patients, particularly those with acquired brain injury. He is a key member of the SEEIUC Working Group on Analgesia, Sedation, Restraints, and Delirium (ASCyD), serving as Pain Representative since 2020, and contributes to the Research Group on Health, Gender, and Aging at the University of Girona. His work bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, focusing on behavioral pain scales, electrophysiological monitoring, sedation challenges, and ethical nursing practices in intensive care.
The most recent articles (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on validating and refining tools for pain assessment in non-communicative ICU patients, including the ESCID-DC scale and electrophysiological methods. Earlier works examine sedation protocols, delirium, physical restraints, and systemic challenges in critical care nursing, indicating a consistent trajectory toward patient-centered, evidence-based ICU practices. The publications span clinical innovation, psychometric validation, and national benchmarking studies, all contributing to safer and more ethical ICU environments.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Best Original Article Award 2016, Elsevier Spain, for Enfermería Intensiva
- 3rd Prize for Best Oral Communication, XXXIV National Congress of the Spanish Association of Cardiovascular Nursing (2013)
Aaron Castanera Duro has supervised no formal students listed in the provided data but has played a major role in graduate education through program coordination and teaching. He has not received mention of external grants, but his participation in national working groups and research teams suggests collaborative funding involvement. His leadership in the ASCyD project and editorial contributions highlight his influence in shaping critical care nursing standards in Spain.
He is affiliated with key research entities including the Research Group on Health, Gender, and Aging at the University of Girona and the SEEIUC ASCyD Working Group, both of which drive innovation in critical care practices. His clinical-academic dual role enables direct translation of research into bedside practice, particularly in pain and sedation management.
