Rodrigo Gil, Juana Maria

Juana Maria Rodrigo Gil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Girona (UdG), a position she has held since the 2021–2022 academic year. She has been actively involved in nursing education since 2012, particularly in stroke care training. Her academic and professional background reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, research, and health promotion in nursing.

Education:

• Diploma in Nursing, Escola Universitària d’Infermeria, Diputació de Girona (UAB), 1986–1989
• Master in Research Methodology in Health, IDER S.L., 1999–2001
• Postgraduate in Prehospital Emergency Care, Escola Universitària d’Infermeria de Girona, 1996–1997
• Postgraduate in Nursing Care for Nephrological Patients, Escola Universitària d’Infermeria de Girona, 1995–1996
• Master/Expert in Drug Addiction and AIDS, ACIPAIS & Open International University, 1993–1994
• Postgraduate in Nursing and HIV/AIDS: A Global and Humanistic Vision, Escola Universitària d’Infermeria Santa Madrona, 2001–2002
• IV University Expert Course in Nursing Services Management, UNED, 2002–2003
• Master in Health Promotion, University of Girona, 2008–2010
• Expert Course in Medication Use in Nursing and TIC, La Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, 2011

Her research focuses on stroke care and behavioral interventions, particularly smoking cessation after stroke. She explores the neurological and psychological determinants of health behaviors, with a strong emphasis on practical nursing applications. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, contributing to evidence-based nursing protocols in acute and long-term stroke care.

The most recent publications highlight a longitudinal and interdisciplinary approach to stroke recovery, examining both biological and psychological factors influencing smoking abstinence. Her research often involves collaboration with neurology teams and integrates imaging data (e.g., insular cortex lesions) with behavioral outcomes. She also investigates the use of portable medical devices in nursing practice, emphasizing innovation in patient monitoring and care delivery.

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Juana Maria Rodrigo Gil has contributed to research as a collaborator in the fieldwork of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Stroke Audits under the Stroke Care Plan. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her sustained involvement in research projects and publications indicates active participation in funded or institutional research initiatives. She has taught specialized courses on stroke care since 2012, reflecting a strong educational commitment.

There is no mention of specific laboratories or research teams, but her collaborative publications suggest integration within multidisciplinary stroke research groups at the University of Girona and associated hospitals.