Glossary Term

SPIDER

Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation, Research Type (SPIDER) is a qualitative research framework for structuring search and eligibility criteria in systematic reviews of qualitative evidence.

Illustration representing SPIDER
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Related terms
PICO PICO(S) SLR
Further reading
Gonzaga University: SPIDER Framework Browse the HEOR resource database

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