Table 1 The SPIDER criteria adopted for selection of included studies

Sample

Individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain (more than 3 months)

Phenomenon of interest

Telehealth interventions, using telecommunication networks as a means to deliver care (e.g., exercises, education, self-management strategies, counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy)

Design

Qualitative data both verbatim and edited by researchers, with or without the addition of questionnaires

Evaluation

Patients’ perceptions (enablers and barriers) on engaging with telehealth interventions, qualitatively described

Research type

Qualitative studies (qualitative data collection method and qualitative analysis) and mixed-method studies with a qualitative component