Lourdes G. Planas, RPh, PhD, FAPhA

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Summary

Dr. Planas teaches biostatistics, drug literature evaluation, and sociobehavioral aspects of medication use. She uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess medication optimization interventions in community pharmacy and primary care practice settings. She works with Latinx and other underserved communities to advance health literacy and patient engagement in cardiovascular health, diabetes, and vaccinations. Dr. Planas has conducted scholarship of teaching and learning on the development of problem-solving and communication skills among student pharmacists.

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Publications & Presentations

16. Planas L G, Hermansen-Kobulnicky C J. Interpersonal communication for patient care. In: Rickles NM, Wertheimer AI, Schommer JC, eds. Social and behavioral aspects of pharmacy practice. Dubuque, IA. Kendall Hunt. 2016

17. Schommer J C, Doucette W R, Planas L G. Establishing pathways for access to pharmacist-provided patient care. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2015; 55(6) : 664-8.

18. Winder M B, Johnson J L, Planas L G, Crosby K M, Gildon B L, Oberst-Walsh L A. Pharmacist-led educational and error notification interventions on prescribing errors in family medicine clinic. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2015; 55(3) : 238-45.

19. Ge X, Planas L G, Huang K. Toward advancement of problem-based learning research and practice in health professions education: Motivating learners, facilitating processes, and supporting with technology. Interdiscip J Problem Based Learn. 2015; 9(1) : 1-8.

20. Lystlund S, Stevens E, Planas L G, Marcy T R. Patient participation in a clinic-based community pharmacy drug take-back program. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2014; 54(3) : 280-4.

Grants

6. Reducing opioid prescribing through education and support (ROPES-3). NIH. Start Date: 2018. End Date: 2019.

7. Exploration of Oklahoma pharmacist involvement in the ABCS of cardiovascular dsease and stroke prevention. Start Date: 2012. End Date: 2013.

8. Physician and pharmacist views regarding participation in a practice-based research network and collaborative research. Non-federal. Start Date: 2009. End Date: 2010.

9. Effects of a pharmacist-run patient medication assistance program in a community pharmacy setting on patient compliance. Non-federal. Start Date: 2008. End Date: 2008.

10. Evaluation of a community-based diabetes management program among HMO enrollees. ASHP. Start Date: 2005. End Date: 2008.

Awards and Honors

11. Phi Lambda Sigma, OU College of Pharmacy Honorary Member. Date: 2015.


12. Latino Community Development Agency. Board Member of the Year. Date: 2015.


13. American Pharmacists Association. Clinical Research Paper Award. Date: 2015.


14. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Walmart Scholar Mentor. Date: 2010.


15. American Pharmacists Association. Clinical Research Paper Award. Date: 2010.

Education

1. Degree: Ph D. University of Florida. Date: 2001.


2. Degree: BS. Xavier University of Louisiana. Date: 1990.

Administrative Assignments

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