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

31. Planas L G, Er N. A systems approach to scaffold communication skills development. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2008; 72(2) : 35.

32. Dennis V C, Ripley T L, Planas L G, Beach P. Dietary vitamin K in oral anticoagulation patients: Clinician practices and knowledge in outpatient settings. Journal of Pharmacy Technology. 2008; 24(2) : 69-76.

33. Planas L G, Kimberlin C L, Segal R, Brushwood D B, Hepler C D, Schlenker B R. A pharmacist model of perceived responsibility for drug therapy outcomes. Social Science & Medicine. 2005; 60(10) : 2393-403.

34. Er N, Planas L G. A web-based tool to evaluate clinical communications skills. TechTrends. 2005; 49(2) : 63-5.

35. Ried L D, Planas L G. Aging, health, and depressive symptoms: Are women and men different?. Journal of Women's Health. 2002; 11(9) : 813-24.

Grants

11. Evaluation of a hypertension medication therapy management program among HMO enrollees with diabetes. Misc Non-Federal. Start Date: 2005. End Date: 2007.

Awards and Honors

11. University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Phi Lambda Sigma 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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