Physician and health researcher with over 15 years of international experience in clinical research, implementation science, and health systems strengthening. She holds a medical degree and a specialty in Family Medicine from Argentina, as well as a Master’s in Clinical Effectiveness from the University of Buenos Aires. She completed pre-doctoral training in implementation research at Tulane University in the United States.
Coordinated multidisciplinary projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America in collaboration with academic institutions, NGOs, and public health organizations. Her work has focused on improving care quality and equity in maternal, child, and pediatric health. She currently serves as Expert Advice Service Lead at conect4children (c4c-S), where she leads expert consultation services to support high-quality pediatric clinical trials across Europe.
EDUCATION
MD, Physician – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Family Medicine Specialty – CEMIC University Institute, Argentina
Master’s in Clinical Effectiveness – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pre-doctoral Training in Implementation Research – Tulane University, USA
Postgraduate Program in Clinical Studies Monitoring – Foundation for Pharmacological Studies, Argentina
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Medicine, Family Practice, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology
144
Scholar Citations
5
Scholar h-index
4
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Quality improvement intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening at the primary care setting: a cluster-randomised controlled trial V Irazola, M Santero, M Sanchez, I Tristao, JI Ruiz, C Spira, J Ismael, ... BMJ Open Quality 12 (2) , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Adaptation and implementation of the Batz guide for bedside advocacy in two hospitals V Rodríguez, D Machiavello, C Spira, J Ruiz, F Canteros, J Roberti, ... International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 33 (4), 409-418 , 2022 2022
Development of physical activity and food built environment quality indicators for chronic diseases in Argentina M Seijo, C Spira, M Chaparro, N Elorriaga, A Rubinstein, E García-Elorrio, ... Health promotion international 36 (6), 1554-1565 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
A multifaceted intervention to improve syphilis screening and treatment in pregnant women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Lusaka, Zambia: a cluster … F Althabe, E Chomba, AK Tshefu, E Banda, M Belizán, E Bergel, ... The Lancet Global Health 7 (5), e655-e663 , 2019 2019 Citations: 37
Improving the quality of maternity services in Nepal through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations C Spira, R Dhital, S Jacob, G Dangal, G Gurung, L Prasad Shrestha, ... International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 143 (3), 379-386 , 2018 2018 Citations: 5
Single-use devices in Argentina: Cost comparison analysis of a “re-use” versus a “single-use” policy for trocars, endocutters, linear cutters, and Harmonic Scalpels OU Garay, EG Elorrio, V Rodríguez, C Spira, F Augustovski, ... Value in Health Regional Issues 14, 89-95 , 2017 2017 Citations: 13
Improving the quality of maternity services in Uganda through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations C Spira, A Kwizera, S Jacob, D Amongin, J Ngonzi, CP Namisi, ... International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 139 (1), 107-113 , 2017 2017 Citations: 11
A multimodal intervention to improve hand hygiene in ICUs in Buenos Aires, Argentina: a stepped wedge trial V Rodriguez, C Giuffre, S Villa, G Almada, N Prasopa-Plaizier, M Gogna, ... International Journal for Quality in Health Care 27 (5), 405-411 , 2015 2015 Citations: 66
Single Use Devices in Argentina: Economic Evaluation of a “Reuse” Versus a “Single Use” Policy OU Garay, EG Elorrio, V Rodriguez, C Spira, F Augustovski, AP Riviere, ... Value in Health 16 (7), A677 , 2013 2013 Citations: 1
Las cintas suburetrales (slings) reducen la incontinencia urinaria post-cirugía reparadora de prolapso vaginal, pero se asocian a mayores eventos adversos C Spira Evidencia, actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria 16 (2) , 2013 2013
Evaluación de las brechas de calidad y sus determinantes en la atención de pacientes con hipertensión arterial en tres centros de atención ambulatoria C Spira, E García Elorrio 2012
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
A multimodal intervention to improve hand hygiene in ICUs in Buenos Aires, Argentina: a stepped wedge trial V Rodriguez, C Giuffre, S Villa, G Almada, N Prasopa-Plaizier, M Gogna, ... International Journal for Quality in Health Care 27 (5), 405-411 , 2015 2015 Citations: 66
A multifaceted intervention to improve syphilis screening and treatment in pregnant women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Lusaka, Zambia: a cluster … F Althabe, E Chomba, AK Tshefu, E Banda, M Belizán, E Bergel, ... The Lancet Global Health 7 (5), e655-e663 , 2019 2019 Citations: 37
Single-use devices in Argentina: Cost comparison analysis of a “re-use” versus a “single-use” policy for trocars, endocutters, linear cutters, and Harmonic Scalpels OU Garay, EG Elorrio, V Rodríguez, C Spira, F Augustovski, ... Value in Health Regional Issues 14, 89-95 , 2017 2017 Citations: 13
Improving the quality of maternity services in Uganda through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations C Spira, A Kwizera, S Jacob, D Amongin, J Ngonzi, CP Namisi, ... International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 139 (1), 107-113 , 2017 2017 Citations: 11
Quality improvement intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening at the primary care setting: a cluster-randomised controlled trial V Irazola, M Santero, M Sanchez, I Tristao, JI Ruiz, C Spira, J Ismael, ... BMJ Open Quality 12 (2) , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Development of physical activity and food built environment quality indicators for chronic diseases in Argentina M Seijo, C Spira, M Chaparro, N Elorriaga, A Rubinstein, E García-Elorrio, ... Health promotion international 36 (6), 1554-1565 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Improving the quality of maternity services in Nepal through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations C Spira, R Dhital, S Jacob, G Dangal, G Gurung, L Prasad Shrestha, ... International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 143 (3), 379-386 , 2018 2018 Citations: 5
Single Use Devices in Argentina: Economic Evaluation of a “Reuse” Versus a “Single Use” Policy OU Garay, EG Elorrio, V Rodriguez, C Spira, F Augustovski, AP Riviere, ... Value in Health 16 (7), A677 , 2013 2013 Citations: 1
Adaptation and implementation of the Batz guide for bedside advocacy in two hospitals V Rodríguez, D Machiavello, C Spira, J Ruiz, F Canteros, J Roberti, ... International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 33 (4), 409-418 , 2022 2022
Las cintas suburetrales (slings) reducen la incontinencia urinaria post-cirugía reparadora de prolapso vaginal, pero se asocian a mayores eventos adversos C Spira Evidencia, actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria 16 (2) , 2013 2013
Evaluación de las brechas de calidad y sus determinantes en la atención de pacientes con hipertensión arterial en tres centros de atención ambulatoria C Spira, E García Elorrio 2012
CONSULTANCY
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
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