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Table 1 Application of the SPIDER criteria to the research question and eligibility criteria of the current study

From: Experiences of loneliness: a study protocol for a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature

SPIDER criterion The current study
Sample Individuals of any age who describe experiences of loneliness, not including specific clinical populations.
Phenomenon of interest Loneliness.
Design Any qualitative research design, e.g. interview or focus group. Mixed-methods designs which include qualitative methods will be included if the qualitative findings are reported separately.
Evaluation Descriptions of experiences of loneliness.
Research type Primary qualitative research.