Core signal
What: A meta-analysis of 22 studies examining the long-term effects of Behavioral Parent Training (BPT).
PRO Summary
How to read this card
Evidence scope
Who: Children with ADHD (mean age 8.1 years) and their parents, with a mean follow-up of 5.3 months.
Use principle
So what: Improvements in child behavior problems and parenting practices were sustained post-training (effect size g=0.33-0.49).
Evidence Reading
What to check when interpreting the evidence
Study typeType: MetaAnalysis
PopulationPopulation: Children (mean age 8.1) / Parents
EvidenceEvidence: Source (DOI:10.1111/jcpp.13888)
UseSo what: Improvements in child behavior problems and parenting practices were sustained post-training (effect size g=0.33-0.49).
Consultation Prep
Turn the card into questions before consultation
Observe whether improvements persist for several months after completing parent training.
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If you worry "will the effects disappear after training ends?", this study provides reassuring evidence.
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Ask your specialist about evidence-based BPT programs available in your area.
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Limits
PRO use principles
Evidence scope
Limits: Effect sizes are small-to-moderate, and individual variation exists.
Hold individual application
Do not transfer group-level findings directly to an individual child, family, or classroom without considering fit, feasibility, and context.
Use principle
Disclaimer: This is a summary of recent research and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a professional for health decisions.
Professional consultation
Parent training, school support, and intervention planning should be discussed with qualified professionals who know the child and setting.
Scope Note
Notice and limits
Limits: 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.