In ICF terms, what do occupational therapists primarily focus on?

• A. Health condition
• B. Activity performance and participation in daily life roles
• C. Body function/structure impairments
• D. Environmental factors

Answer: (B)

In ICF terms, the focus is on what a person can actually do and participate in within daily life. Occupational therapists aim to enhance activity performance and engagement in meaningful life roles by helping people carry out tasks such as dressing, cooking, mobility, work, school, and social activities. This perspective treats health conditions and body impairments as factors that can influence functioning, but the primary goal is to enable participation in everyday life. Environmental factors are considered and can be adjusted to support performance, but the central emphasis remains on the person’s ability to perform activities and participate in their chosen roles.