Do Parent Training Effects Last? — Long-Term Meta-Analysis of 27 Studies (2023)

Target: Children with ADHD and their parents (long-term BPT follow-up synthesis) Type: MetaAnalysis Grade: B

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What: A long-term follow-up meta-analysis synthesizing 27 studies (31 interventions) examining whether the effects of Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) are maintained after the program ends.
Who: Families of children with ADHD who completed BPT, followed up at an average of 5.3 months post-treatment.
Results: At the average 5.3-month follow-up, small-to-moderate, statistically significant effects were maintained across ADHD symptoms, behavioral problems, positive parenting, parenting efficacy, and parent-child relationship quality.

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Even after a program ends, continuing to apply learned techniques (praise, environmental adjustment) consistently can help maintain the effects.
Consider scheduling periodic check-ins with a professional after program completion.
The best maintenance strategy for your child should be confirmed together with a professional.