Innovative methods in health information behaviour research

Abstract

PURPOSE : This paper introduces a special issue on innovative methods in health information behaviour research. It puts the papers in context and comments on the potential of the papers and methods covered to both encourage and enrich health information behaviour research. METHODOLOGY : The paper outlines the scope and contribution of papers in a special issue on innovative methods in health information behaviour research. It also adds additional references to confirm the limited uptake of these methods in research on information behaviour as well as in Information Science and the Health Sciences. FINDINGS : The methods discussed in the special issue hold significant value for health information behaviour research, across a range of potential research topics. ORIGINALITY : The paper introduces papers in a special issue and seeks to stimulate research employing innovative methods in health information behaviour research.