EMILIO RUBEN PEGO PEREZ

Emilio Ruben Pego Perez is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine. His research focuses on gerontology, geriatrics, stroke care, nursing history, and clinical outcomes of neurological interventions. He holds a PhD in Functional result of mechanical thrombolysis in acute stroke awarded in 2020 under Dr. José Manuel Pumar Cebreiro's supervision.

Research Interests:
- Neurological rehabilitation and stroke outcomes - Geriatric nursing and dependency care - Historical development of nursing practices - Pandemic impact on healthcare protocols - Public health strategies for mental health and suicide prevention - Evidence-based nursing practices in emergency care

Key Contributions: Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018, with recent focus on:
- Stroke care during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic - Autonomy assessment in thrombectomy patients - Historical analysis of Spanish nursing pioneers like Elvira López Mourín - Gender equity issues in nursing professions

Education: Doctorate in Nursing (2020) from University of Santiago de Compostela.

Professional Highlights: Active in nursing education innovation projects and curriculum development aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards. Developed protocols for PPE management and SARS-CoV-2 infection control among healthcare staff.