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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 Musculoskeletal Conditions provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for aduts with musculoskeletal 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 Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chapter 2. Best Practices and Summaries of Evidence
Chapter 3. Interventions That Address the Shoulder
Chapter 4. Interventions That Address the Elbow
Chapter 5. Interventions That Address the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Chapter 6. Interventions That Address the Lower Extremity
Chapter 7. Interventions That Address the Spine
Chapter 8. Interventions That Address Return to Work
Chapter 9. Interventions That Address Chronic Pain
Chapter 10. Interventions That Address Burns
Chapter 11. Implications of the Evidence for Occupational Therapy Practice, Education, and Research

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