Sustained Effects of BPT: Long-Term Improvements Confirmed by Meta-Analysis

Target: Children (mean age 8.1) · Parents | Type: MetaAnalysis | Level: B

3-Line Summary

1. What: A meta-analysis of 22 studies examining the long-term effects of Behavioral Parent Training (BPT).
2. Who: Children with ADHD (mean age 8.1 years) and their parents, with a mean follow-up of 5.3 months.
3. Result: Improvements in child behavior problems and parenting practices were sustained post-training (effect size g=0.33-0.49).

Keywords

parent-training BPT long-term-effects meta-analysis behavior-improvement

Action Tips

• Observe whether improvements persist for several months after completing parent training.
• If you worry "will the effects disappear after training ends?", this study provides reassuring evidence.
• Ask your specialist about evidence-based BPT programs available in your area.

⚠️ Limitations: Effect sizes are small-to-moderate, and individual variation exists.

Disclaimer: This is a summary of recent research and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a professional for health decisions.

Source (DOI:10.1111/jcpp.13888)