A confession that has an impact on the Civil Guard and the military field
The award was received by Lieutenant Colonel José Francisco Jurado del Pozo, in charge of commanding the Civil Guard of Cordoba. Fidel Bagis Meravi 2025one of the most valuable recognitions in the field of Spanish military healthcare. This is a distinction granted before Ministry of Defense It was included in the official Defense Bulletin on November 20, confirming its official character and strategic importance.
The award, worth €9,000 and an accreditation diploma, rewards research that contributes to tangible progress in operational health. In this edition, the work of Jurado del Pozo, carried out in collaboration with researcher Esther Cuadrado, stands out for its innovative approach and direct application to the safety of military aviation personnel.
Research has focused on fatigue and burnout
The award-winning study is titled The effect of work overload on burnout: The mediating role of burnout and the moderating effects of colleague safety behavior in military aviation. Its main goal is to analyze how constant work pressure, combined with accumulated fatigue, affects the performance and psychological well-being of air unit personnel.
The jury highlighted the methodological soundness of the research, appreciating the accuracy of the analysis and the consistency of the results. The study suggests that burnout not only acts as a trigger for professional burnout, but also plays a central role in the way teams confront risky situations. Moreover, it highlights the protective role of collective behavior, a factor that has been little explored in previous research.
Operational implications for the armed forces
The award-winning work gains a strategic dimension within the armed forces. The ability to identify psychosocial risk factors in highly demanding environments, such as aviation environments, allows us to anticipate safety-threatening situations. This insight is particularly important in a context in which the process depends on the accuracy and emotional stability of employees.
The most important conclusions reached by the study are the following:
- Excessive workload significantly increases accumulated fatigue levels.
- Fatigue acts as a direct mediator of burnout, accelerating its onset.
- The safety behavior displayed by colleagues mitigates negative effects and reduces the risk of professional burnout.
- Pneumatic units with greater cohesion have lower critical strain rates.
The analysis suggests that prevention should be addressed from a comprehensive perspective, including specific training, improving internal protocols, and strengthening teamwork as an implementation tool.
A relevant achievement for the leadership of Cordoba
The recognition by the Department of Defense not only enhances the career of Lieutenant Colonel Jurado del Pozo, but also highlights the technical and scientific work developed at the Cordoba Command at the national level. His role as a researcher contributes to strengthening the presence of the Civil Guard in the areas of innovation applied to the safety and health of employees.
The role of the arbitration committee and institutional support
The evaluation committee was composed of specialists from various agencies and units, including veterinarian Colonel Alberto Sec Moya and psychiatrist Lieutenant Colonel María José Muñoz Sengor. The diversity of profiles on the judging panel reflects the cross-sectional nature of military health care and the importance given to human factors research.
The Fidel Pages Miravé Award, named in honor of the military physician who pioneered epidural anesthesia, has established itself as a reference in promoting work that directly improves the performance and safety of members of the armed forces.
An expected contribution to the future
This honor represents a major boost to Lieutenant Colonel Jurado del Pozo, which thus strengthens his position as a reference in the study of psychological risks in operational environments. Their contribution is part of a growing strand of research aimed at improving the survivability, efficiency, and well-being of military personnel.
The recognition this got Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Guard Reinforces the importance of this Ministry of Defense Grants for military health research, a commitment that will continue to represent progress in future prevention and security policies across the military.