Overview
Background
I am an academic and consultant working in global health with a focus on health technology assessment (HTA), health systems and services research, and the use of medicines in populations. I have a particular interest in the use of data and research for evidence-informed decision making and implementation science in the context of low and middle income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. I have worked on international health projects in Indonesia and am currently working on several projects in HTA and medicines use in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. I work with an extensive network of clinicians and health professionals to investigate the use of medicines and adverse effects in general practice, cancer, psychiatry, neurology, and internal medicine. I have honorary or visiting appointments at the University of Queensland (UQ, Brisbane, Australia), Imperial College London (UK, International Decision Support Initiative) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana). I have a BSc(Hons) and MPH from UQ and a PhD from Monash University. I have lived or worked in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne), Canada (Toronto), Indonesia (Yogyakarta), UK (London), and Ghana (Accra, Kumasi). I worked as a consultant in HTA in Australia for many years evaluating submissions to subsidise medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). I am an experienced teacher having coordinated courses, lectured, and tutored in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. I was a Foundation Coordinator in the UQ Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice (from 2019). I am an advisor on diverse PhD and student research projects.
Availability
- Dr Sam Hollingworth is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Health technology assessment (HTA) and decision-making
Working with partners in low and middle income countries to manage and allocate their finite resources to ensure their healthcare systems meet the need for universal healthcare coverage efficiently and equitably
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Economic evaluations within health care and evidence-based practice
Critically appraising the quality of evidence and ‘value for money’ of medicines and health services
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Use of medicines in populations (pharmacoepidemiology)
Exploring the use of medicines and their side effects using routinely collected data and describing the ‘real world’ effectiveness of medicines (e.g. in cancer)
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Health systems, services, and medicines in non-communicable diseases
Describing the use of medicines and other health services to treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on low and middle income countries
Works
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2010
Conference Publication
The evaluation of health-care systems of China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia
Chan, H. Y. H., Steadman, K. J., Hollingworth, S. and Nissen, L. M. (2010). The evaluation of health-care systems of China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. ISPOR 4th Asia-Pacific Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 5-7 September 2010. Malden, MA., U.S.A.: Blackwell Science. doi: 10.1016/S1098-3015(11)73240-5
2010
Journal Article
Antiepileptic drugs in Australia: 2002-2007
Hollingworth, Samantha A. and Eadie, Mervyn J. (2010). Antiepileptic drugs in Australia: 2002-2007. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 19 (1), 82-89. doi: 10.1002/pds.1871
2009
Book
Indonesia. Developing an investment case for financing equitable progress towards MDGs 4 and 5 in the Asia Pacific Region. phase 1: mapping report
Laksono, Trisnantoro, Soewarta, Kosen, Jimenez Soto, Eliana, Sonja, Firth and Samantha, Hollingworth (2009). Indonesia. Developing an investment case for financing equitable progress towards MDGs 4 and 5 in the Asia Pacific Region. phase 1: mapping report.
2009
Journal Article
Sociodemographic correlates of antidepressant utilisation in Australia
Page, Andrew N., Swannell, Sarah, Martin, Graham, Hollingworth, Samantha, Hickie, Ian B. and Hall, Wayne D. (2009). Sociodemographic correlates of antidepressant utilisation in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 190 (9), 479-483. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02522.x
2009
Conference Publication
Strategies for overcoming health system constraints in developing countries.
Hollingworth S, Jimenez E and Davies P (2009). Strategies for overcoming health system constraints in developing countries.. 6th Health Services & Policy Research Conference, Brisbane / Brisbane Convention Centre, 25-27 November 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Use of health-care indicators in the evaluation of health care systems around the world
Chan, Hidy, Steadman, Kathryn, Hollingworth, Samantha A. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2009). Use of health-care indicators in the evaluation of health care systems around the world. Proceedings of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference 2009, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 8-11 December 2009.
2009
Other Outputs
Review of the Quality of Complementary Medicines Information Resources: Summary Report
McGuire, Treasure, Walters, J.A., Dean, A.J., Van Driel, M., Del Mar, C., Kotsirilos, V., Moses, G.M., Chong, S., Deed, G., Eldred, B., Hardy, J., Heussler, H., Hollingworth, S., Marron, L., Mendel, J. and Pache, D. (2009). Review of the Quality of Complementary Medicines Information Resources: Summary Report. -:
2008
Conference Publication
Recent reduction in the use of antihypertensives in patients younger than 65 years in Australia
Turkstra, E., Hollingworth, S., Britt, H. and Nelson, M. (2008). Recent reduction in the use of antihypertensives in patients younger than 65 years in Australia. National Medicines Symposium 2008, Canberra, Australia, 14-15 May 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Antidepressant medications in Australian adults
Hollingworth, S. and Whiteford, H. (2008). Antidepressant medications in Australian adults. Population Health Congress 2008, Brisbane, Australia, 6-9 July 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth
Hollingworth, S., Nissen, L. and Chung, A. (2008). Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth. National Medicines Symposium (NMS 2008), Canberra, Australia, 14-16 May 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth
Hollingworth, S., Nissen, L. and Chung, A. (2008). Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth. Population Health Congress 20098, Brisbane, Australia, 6-9 July 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth
Hollingworth, S, Nissen, L. and Chung, A. (2008). Psychotropic medications in Australian children and youth. RANZCP Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference: child2008 - Challenges in the Digital Age, Port Douglas, Australia, 12-16 October 2008.
2007
Conference Publication
Osteoporosis: Use of Bsiphosphonates in Australia
Hollingworth, Samantha, Nissen, Lisa, Duncan, Emma and Gunanti, Inong (2007). Osteoporosis: Use of Bsiphosphonates in Australia. 23rd International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Quebec City, Canada, 19-22 August 2007. UK: Bell and Bain Ltd.. doi: 10.1002/pds.1461
2007
Conference Publication
Osteoporosis: Use of bisphosphonates in the Australian population
Hollingworth, S., Nissen, L., Duncan, E. and Gunantil, I. (2007). Osteoporosis: Use of bisphosphonates in the Australian population. 17th Australian and New Zealand Society of Bone and Mineral Research Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9-12 September 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Antipsychotic medication use in Australia
Hollingworth, Samantha, Nissen, Lisa, Robinson, Maxine and Hall, Wayne (2007). Antipsychotic medication use in Australia. 23rd International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management, Quebec City, Canada, 19-22 August 2007. West Sussex , United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/pds.1461
2007
Conference Publication
Osteoporosis: Use of bisphosphonates in Australia
Hollingworth, S., Nissen, L., Duncan, E. and Gunanti, I. (2007). Osteoporosis: Use of bisphosphonates in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Society of Bone and Mineral Research Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9-12 September 2007.
2006
Conference Publication
Trends in antipsychotic medication prescribing in Australia
Hollingworth, S. A., Nissen, L. M., Robinson, M. and Hall, W. D. (2006). Trends in antipsychotic medication prescribing in Australia. Quality use of medicines: Balancing beliefs, benefits and harms, National Convention Centre, Canberrra, 7-9 June, 2006. Brisbane: National Prescribing Service.
2006
Conference Publication
Use of atypical antipsychotic medications in older Australians
Hollingworth, S A, Nissen, L M, Robinson, M and Hall, W D (2006). Use of atypical antipsychotic medications in older Australians. 3rd Annual Meeting of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Adelaide, Australia, 2-5 July, 2006. Edmonton, AB Canada: Institute of Health Economics.
2004
Conference Publication
Partitioning of modelled benefits in pharmacoeconomic evaluations
Pietrzak, E., Hollingworth, S. and Glasziou, P. (2004). Partitioning of modelled benefits in pharmacoeconomic evaluations. National Medicines Symposium 2004, Brisbane, 28th to 30th July 2004.
2004
Journal Article
In Australia are people born in other countries at higher risk of road trauma than locally born people?
Dobson, Annette, Smith, Nadine, McFadden, Michael, Walker, Michelle and Hollingworth, Samantha (2004). In Australia are people born in other countries at higher risk of road trauma than locally born people?. Accident Analysis And Prevention, 36 (3), 375-81. doi: 10.1016/S0001-4575(03)00018-6
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Sam Hollingworth is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of patient-based benefit-risk assessment and information seeking for medication decision-making in chronic disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Treasure McGuire, Associate Professor Helen Benham
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment from a patient and health care professional perspective
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Maria Donald, Dr Treasure McGuire
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evolving management of menopausal symptoms in Australian women: Response to evidence changes about hormone therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Treasure McGuire
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Medicine access issues and pharmacist-delivered services in the management of non-communicable diseases in low and middle-income countries: the case of Nepal
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa Nissen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Small is Beautiful: Knowledge Sharing Dynamics in Indonesia's Puskesmas Model of Primary Health Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alastair Stark, Associate Professor Ryan Walter
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Prescription opioids dispensing: trends and risk of unintentional overdose
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Joemer Maravilla, Professor Jason Connor
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2016
Master Philosophy
Factors Affecting Appropriate Use of Antibiotics: A Pilot Study in Community Pharmacy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alex Pudmenzky
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Healthcare access, medicine access and medicine regulation in nine developing and developed countries: a qualitative investigation of pharmacists' perspectives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman, Professor Lisa Nissen
Media
Enquiries
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- health services research
- medicine use in populations
- pharmacoepidemiology
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