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. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Planas L G, Crosby K M, Farmer K C, Harrison D L. Evaluation of a diabetes management program using selected HEDIS measures. J Am Pharm Assoc . 2012; 52(6) : e130-8.

Grants

1. Addressing opioid use disorder in older adults through primary care innovation. AHRQ. Start Date: 2020. End Date: 2024.

2. Diabetes and hearing impairment: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among providers and patients. ASHP. Start Date: 2022. End Date: 2023.

3. A comparison of the effectiveness of combination varenicline and oral nicotine replacement therapy versus varenicline alone for smoking cessation: A pilot study. PhRMA. Start Date: 2018. End Date: 2020.

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

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

Awards and Honors

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


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


8. American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. Pre-Doctoral Fellow. Date: 1998.

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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