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

What: A meta-analysis of 22 studies examining the long-term effects of Behavioral Parent Training (BPT).
Who: Children with ADHD (mean age 8.1 years) and their parents, with a mean follow-up of 5.3 months.
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.