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Despite being a well-established treatment for LLD, the suitability of problem-solving therapy (PST) for individuals with LLD and varying degrees of cognitive impairments warrants further investigation. This paper presents the protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of PST for this specific demographic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods\/analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we will conduct a systematic review to synthesise existing research on PST for individuals in this demographic. We will comprehensively search multiple databases and sources, including PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database and APA PsycNET from inception to October 2023, without language, publication year or type restrictions. 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