FULL list of Publications and Presentations

• Publications


• Holdsworth, R.J, Holdsworth, L.K, Part N.J (1990). Changes in Muscle Tone following Parathyroidectomy. British Journal of Surgery 77:A696.
• Holdsworth, R.J, Holdsworth, L.K, Part N.J, Gunn A (1990). Effect of Parathyroidectomy on Muscle Hypertonicity associated with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. British Journal of Surgery;77:A1310.
• Brown, A, Holdsworth, L.K, Leslie G.C, Mutch W.J, Part N.J. (1993) The Effects of Time after Stroke and Selected therapeutic techniques on Quadriceps Muscle tone in Stroke Patients Physiotherapy Theory & Practice vol 9, pp 131-142.
• Holdsworth, L.K, Anderson D.M (1993) Effectiveness of Ultrasound used with a hydrocortisone Coupling Medium or Epicondylitis Clasp to Treat lateral Epicondylitis: Pilot Study. Physiotherapy, vol. 79, pp 19-26.
• Holdsworth, L.K, Gowland H. (2003). Identifying and Managing Urinary Incontinence Opportunistically in Primary Care. British Journal of General Practice
• Holdsworth, L.K (2003). Implementing Evidence – experience in Forth Valley, Scottish Dentist, July/August, Issue 63, p 19.
• McDonald, R.E, Chesson, R.A, Burnett, V.W, Funai, G.J, Holdsworth, L.K, Upton, C.D.J (2003). Pre-discharge Home assessment Visits with Elderly Patients: a collaborative study of current practice. Physiotherapy, vol.89; no.5; p323.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V (2004). Direct Access to Physiotherapy in Primary Care: Now and into the future? Physiotherapy, vol.90 pp 64 – 72.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V. (2004) Self-Referral to Physiotherapy: a practical proposition? The New Generalist. vol.2. pp 66-67.
• Holdsworth, L.K, Blair V.A, Miller J (2005). The Scottish Physiotherapy Clinical Effectiveness Network: Supporting clinical effectiveness activity? Clinical Governance. Vol.10, no.2 pp 148-164.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V., McFadyen, A, (2006) Self-Referral to Physiotherapy: Deprivation and Geographical Setting: Is there a relationship? Results of a National Trial, Physiotherapy. 92, 16-25.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, McFadyen, A. (2006) Are Patients who refer themselves to Physiotherapy Different from those Referred by GPs?: Results of a National Trial. Physiotherapy, 92. 26-33.
• Holdsworth L.K, Smith M, Renwick. C (2006) A User Perspective of Well Woman Services in a Scottish Prison. Submitted to Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health.
• Holdsworth L, Webster V (2006). Self referral to Physiotherapy. Scottish Primary Care. 49: p 16-18.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, McFadyen A. (2007). What are the Costs to NHSScotland of Self Referral to Physiotherapy?: Results of a National Trial. Physiotherapy 93: 3-11.
• Webster, V, Holdsworth, L, McFadyen, A (2008) What do patients think about Self Referral, Access & Physiotherapy? Results of a National Trial. Physiotherapy 94: 141-149.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, McFadyen A. (2008). Physiotherapist and General Practitioner Views of Self Referral and Physiotherapy Scope of Practice: Results from a National Trial Physiotherapy 94: 236-243.




• Books


• Holdsworth L.K, Webster V.S (2006). Patient Self referral: A Guide for Therapists. Radcliffe Publishing Ltd. ISBN-101 84619 165 3.
• Holdsworth L. Chapter: Demonstrating Worth: Marketing and Impact Measurement in…(in press) Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.




• Main Presentations (Peer reviewed or invited where indicated)


• Holdsworth, L. (2000) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care: testing the concept. Scottish Physiotherapist’s Research Workshop,
• Holdsworth, L, (2000) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care Sharing Good Practice, Royal College of General Practitioners,
• Holdsworth, L, (2000) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care:, R & D Sharing Issues Workshop, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Holdsworth, L, (2001) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care
• Primary Care 2001 Conference, Birmingham (CSP Invited Keynote Lecture).
• Holdsworth, L, (2001) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care
• CSP Annual Congress, Birmingham.
• Holdsworth, L, (2003) Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care
• World Congress of Physical Therapy, Barcelona.
• Holdsworth, L, (2003). Direct Access (Self referral) to Physiotherapy in Primary Care
• CSP Annual Congress, Birmingham.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2004). Patient Self-Referral to Physiotherapy: Are there International Issues? International Private Practitioners Association, European Meeting, London (invited)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2005). Patient Self-Referral to Physiotherapy: An International Perspective. International Private Practitioners Association (IPPA) World Congress, Melbourne, Australia.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2005). An Overview of a Multi-centred Investigation into Patient Self-Referral to Physiotherapy across Scotland. IPPA World Congress, Melbourne, Australia (invited).
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2995). Self Referral to Physiotherapy: Feasible, Appropriate, Acceptable? AHP UK Research into Practice Award Winner, Department of Health. London.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2006). Self Referral to Physiotherapy. The facts so far. Department of Health, London (invited)
• Holdsworth, L, (2006). Musculoskeletal Conditions & Physiotherapy Management: Just what do we know? Connect Physical Conference, Newcastle (invited).
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2006) An Overview of a Multi-centred Investigation into Patient Self-Referral to Physiotherapy across Scotland. Scottish Primary Care Research Conference, Perth.
• Holdsworth, L, (2006). Self Referral to Physiotherapy: Just what do we know? Grampian Physiotherapy Research Hub Launch Conference, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. (invited)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2006). Self Referral to Physiotherapy: Department of Health Pilot Sites Awareness Session. London. (invited)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2006). International Investigation of Patient Self-Referral and Physiotherapy Practice. International Private Practitioners Association European Meeting, Hamburg.(invited)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2006). What are the NHS Costs of Self referral to Physiotherapy? Results of a National Trial. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Congress, Birmingham.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V (2006) Are Self Referring Physiotherapy Patients Different from those Referred by their GP?: Results of a National Trial. NHS Scotland, Research Conference, Glasgow
• Holdsworth, L. Self-referral to Physiotherapy: A Model for the Modern day NHS in the UK? Results of a National Trial. (2007) IHI Conference, Barcelona.
• Holdsworth, L. (2007). Doing things differently: Just how can physiotherapists deliver health? Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Management Annual Congress, Glasgow (invited keynote lecture).
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2007). Are Self Referring (Direct Access) Patients Different from those Referred by their GP?: Results of a National Trial. World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V, (2007) Preparing to Introduce Patient Self Referral (Direct Access) in the UK: The key Steps - Sharing the learning. World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V. (2007) The Use of Clinical Datasets: International Opportunities, World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Little H; Webster V; Knussen C, Holdsworth L (2007). Gadamerian Hermeneutics: a new approach to qualitative research for Allied Health Professionals- overview of a study on patient experience of physiotherapy. World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Webster, V, Holdsworth, L, (2007). Self Referral (Direct Access) to Physiotherapy: What do the Physiotherapists and Referring Doctors Think?: Results of a National Trial, World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Webster, V, Holdsworth. L, (2007) Self Referral (Direct Access) to Physiotherapy: Views and Perceptions of Service Users and Non-Users, World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V . (2007) Preparing to Introduce Patient Self Referral to Physiotherapy in Scotland: Some key lessons and tips Results of a Scottish National Trial. NHS Scotland, Research Conference, Glasgow
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V . (2007) Self Referral, Access and Physiotherapy: What do Patient’s think?: Results of a Scottish National Trial. Scottish NMAHP Research into Practice Conference. Glasgow
• Little H; Webster V; Knussen C, Holdsworth L. (2007). Gadamerian Hermeneutics: A New Approach to Qualitative Research for AHPs- An overview of a study on patient experience of physiotherapy. Scottish NMAHP Research into Practice Conference. Glasgow.
• Little H; Webster V; Knussen C, Holdsworth L. (2008) Gadamerian Hermeneutics: A New Approach to Qualitative Research for AHPs- An overview of a study on patient experience of physiotherapy. CSP Annual Congress.
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V (2009) An International Study of Physiotherapy Practice and Access Issues. IPPA International Conference, Capetown (Invited Keynote)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster, V (2009) Master Class: Access to Physiotherapy: Global Issues . APTA/WCPT Summit, Washington (Oct) (Invited Keynote)
• Holdsworth, L, Webster V (2009) Master Class: Access to Physiotherapy: Global Issues. Spanish Physiotherapy Association, Barcelona (Dec) (Invited Keynote)