University of Arizona · PharmacologyMedication Adherence and Health Equity Lab
Jeannie Kim Lee · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. Jeannie Kim Lee's lab at the University of Arizona focuses on improving medication adherence in diverse populations with hypertension. The lab employs a team of clinical pharmacists and community health workers to provide personalized support for patients, addressing cultural and structural barriers to care. Their research aims to develop and test innovative intervention strategies to reduce health disparities, especially in African-American, Latino, and Vietnamese immigrant communities.
medication adherencehypertensioncommunity health workerspharmacist interventionshealth disparitiescultural competencechronic disease managementrandomized controlled trialspatient navigation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Implement a culturally-tailored adherence intervention delivered by a pharmacist and community health worker team.
AIM 02Determine the effectiveness of the intervention on medication adherence and health outcomes.
AIM 03Identify factors influencing the effectiveness of the intervention, including health beliefs and barriers to adherence.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical pharmacy techniquescommunity health assessmentscultural competency trainingdata collection and analysisrandomized controlled trial designpatient education strategiesblood pressure measurementhealth literacy evaluationinterprofessional teamwork
Output against the department
Publications4bottom 1% of dept.455th of 462
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Citations989bottom 4% of dept.444th of 462
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