Educator Essentials: What in the World is the Difference; CQI, DUR, IRb, and MUE?

Residency programs often provide residents the opportunity to conduct medication use evaluations (MUE), drug utilization reviews (DUR), continuous quality improvement (CQI) reviews, and other research and quality projects. While all of these activities are valuable for the program and the resident, they are not interchangeable. This activity will compare various types of project methodologies, reviewing benefits and opportunities for each. The podcast will also shed some light on how some MUEs can evolve into research and the role of IRB.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.