Table 1.

Determinants of ineffective chronic illness behaviour according to research findings among three interest groups

Interest group	Determinant
Patients	- Lack of empathy in professional - professional pessimism
Professionals	- Lack of social support - professional pessimism
Scientists/policy makers/expert-professionals	- Unusual help-seeking style of patients - Lack of professional skills - Lack of view on problems - Lack of suitable and structured treatment - Lack of organisational support