The teaching and research faculty of the Department of Nursing, Pharmacology, and Physiotherapy is part of prominent Research Groups belonging to authentic national networks. These groups, aligned with the Andalusian Plan for Research, Development, and Innovation (PAIDI) and the Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), have demonstrated exceptional commitment to academic excellence and innovation in various fields.
The PAIDI groups are:
1. Multidisciplinary Research Group in Comprehensive Care (PAIDI - CTS666):
- Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Pablo López Soto, this group is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach to research on comprehensive care, reflecting a unique collaborative perspective.
2. Research Group on Tuberculosis and Mycobacteria (PAIDI - CTS118):
- Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Manuel Vaquero Abellán, this group conducts significant research in tuberculosis and mycobacteria, contributing to the advancement of understanding and treatment of these diseases.
3. Research Group in Physiotherapy: Applications in Clinical Specialties (PAIDI - CTS-1117):
- This group, associated with IMIBIC, stands out for its innovative approach to physiotherapy and its application in clinical specialities, including physiotherapeutic approaches in individuals with Down syndrome and the use of virtual reality as therapy in patients with spinal cord injury.
The IMIBIC-affiliated groups of the faculty include:
4. Comprehensive Nursing Care Research Group - Multidisciplinary Perspective GC2-IMIBIC:
- Headed by Prof. Dr. Pablo López Soto, this group links nursing care research with a multidisciplinary perspective, addressing contemporary challenges in healthcare.
5. Clinical-Epidemiological Research Group in Primary Care (GICEAP) GE10 - IMIBIC:
- Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Antonio Ranchal Sánchez, Prof. Dr. Manuel Rich Ruiz, and Prof. Dr. Manuel Vaquero Abellán, this group plays an essential role in clinical and epidemiological research in primary care.
6. Interdisciplinary Research Group in Discourse Analysis (HUM380) - IMIBIC:
- Under the leadership of the IMIBIC group, this group excels in interdisciplinary research on discourse analysis, exploring emotional universes related to health, well-being, and care.
7. Associated Group Lifestyles, Innovation, and Health GA 16 - IMIBIC:
- This group, associated with IMIBIC, conducts significant research on lifestyles, innovation, and health, contributing to understanding how lifestyle habits impact health.
Additionally, the faculty also contributes to other networks and research groups:
Spanish Research Group on Care in Aging and Frailty (GRECEF) - RETICEF - ISCIII:
- Directed by Prof. Dr. Manuel Rich Ruiz, this group excels in research on care in ageing and frailty, addressing specific challenges of the elderly population.
Spanish Network for Research on Infectious Pathology (REIPI) - ISCIII:
- Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Manuel Vaquero Abellán, this group plays a crucial role in national research on infectious pathology, contributing to the knowledge and approach to infectious diseases.