Lourdes G. Planas, RPh, PhD, FAPhA
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Clinical & Admin Sci
Phone (405) 271-6878 x47294
Fax (405) 271-6430
Office CPB 243
Email Lourdes-Planas@ouhsc.edu
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.
Publications & Presentations
- 31. 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. Soc Sci Med . 2005; 60(10) : 2393-403.
32. Er N, Planas L G. A web-based tool to evaluate clinical communications skills. TechTrends. 2005; 49(2) : 63-5.
33. Ried L D, Planas L G. Aging, health, and depressive symptoms: Are women and men different?. J Womens Health. 2002; 11(9) : 813-24.
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
- 1. AACP. Best Social and Administrative Sciences Research Publication Award. Date: 2024.
2. University of Oklahoma Latinx Coalition. Outstanding Faculty Member. Date: 2020.
3. American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Pharmaceutical Research & Science. Fellow. Date: 2020.
4. OUHSC Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year. Date: 2017.
5. American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Pharmacy Practice & Management. Presentation Merit Award. Date: 2016.
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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