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• Guide and inform clinical decision making;
• Share with clients who want to participate in the clinical decision making process;
• Discuss the distinct value of occupational therapy interventions with external audiences, such as regulatory agencies, third-party payers, referral sources, and program managers;
• Stimulate academic and continuing education, in-service programs, or journal clubs; and
• Guide the development of clinical research projects.

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults With Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for aduts with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, defining the occupational therapy domain and process and interventions that occur within the boundaries of acceptable practice and making recommendations for some specific methods of care.

Contents
Chapter 1. Overview of Rheumatic Conditions
Chapter 2. Best Practice and Summaries of Evidence
Chapter 3. Interventions That Address Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 4. Interventions That Address Osteoarthritis
Chapter 5. Interventions That Address Fibromyalgia
Chapter 6. Interventions That Address Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chapter 7. Implications of the Evidence for Occupational Therapy Practice, Research, and Education

Appendix A. Preparation and Qualifications of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Appendix B. Occupational Therapy Process for Adults With Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions
Appendix C. Sample ICD-10-CM Codes for Occupational Therapy Evaluations and Interventions for Adults With Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions
Appendix D. Selected CPT Codes for Adults With Athritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions
Appendix E. Evidence-Based Practice
Appendix F. Evidence Tables and Risk-of-Bias Tables