معرفی
Dr. Sheila Ann Sprague is a Part-Time Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. As a clinical researcher, she specializes in large randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and evidence-based surgical practices. Her work includes developing the EDUCATE program to support women experiencing intimate partner violence in fracture clinics and co-principal investigator roles in orthopaedic fracture outcome trials.
- Education: Doctorate in Medical Science from University of Amsterdam, MSc in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University
Dr. Sprague's research spans orthopaedic trauma, health and gender-based violence, surgical site infection prevention, and patient-centered outcomes. Recent studies focus on biomarkers in fracture healing, antimicrobial resistance, and social determinants of surgical recovery.
Her publications include 15+ high-impact articles (2025–2024) in journals like Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, PLoS Medicine, and The Lancet, covering topics from hip arthroplasty to opioid reduction strategies. She actively engages in pragmatic trial design and global trauma care initiatives.
