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Cintia Spira

Expert Advice Service Lead · conect4childrenstichting

https://researchid.co/cintiaspira
@conect4children.org
144Google Scholar Citations
5Google Scholar h-index
4Google Scholar i10-index

Research Interests

implementation research quality and patient safety

Biography

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

Recent Google Scholar Publications

  1. Quality improvement intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening at the primary care setting: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
    BMJ Open Quality 12 (2) , 2023, 2023 | Citations: 6.0
  2. Adaptation and implementation of the Batz guide for bedside advocacy in two hospitals
    International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 33 (4), 409-418 , 2022, 2022
  3. Development of physical activity and food built environment quality indicators for chronic diseases in Argentina
    Health promotion international 36 (6), 1554-1565 , 2021, 2021 | Citations: 5.0
  4. 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 …
    The Lancet Global Health 7 (5), e655-e663 , 2019, 2019 | Citations: 37.0
  5. Improving the quality of maternity services in Nepal through accelerated implementation of essential interventions by healthcare professional associations
    International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 143 (3), 379-386 , 2018, 2018 | Citations: 5.0

Grants / Consultancy

None INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

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