David Ballester Ferrando

David Ballester Ferrando is a Professor at the Universitat de Girona (UdG) within the Faculty of Nursing. His academic journey spans over 30 years, including leadership roles such as Director of the Department of Nursing (2000–2004, 2015–2021), Director of the School of Nursing (2000–2011), and Dean of the Faculty of Nursing (2011–2012). He is co-coordinator of the Emerging Research Group on Health, Gender, and Aging (recognized by AGAUR) and has participated in 23 research projects (FIS, INTERREG, etc.).

• PhD in Nursing from Universitat de Girona
• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Psychology
• Specialized in Mental Health Nursing

His research focuses on gender and health, mental health nursing, gerontology, and medical education. Recent work explores problem-based learning (PBL) in nursing curricula, academic stress among students, and obstetric violence from multidisciplinary perspectives. He has published 63 journal articles (19 in JCR-indexed journals), 110 book chapters, and 4 professional/educational textbooks.

Key trends in his recent publications include:

• Interdisciplinary analysis of academic environments and PBL efficacy
• Maternal health experiences and obstetric violence
• Gender-based violence prevention strategies
• Psychosocial factors in nursing education
• Health promotion for aging populations