A meta-analysis of behavioral parent training for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Journal
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
6
Pages
2040-2049
Date Issued
2012
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Abstract
This meta-analysis examined the effect of behavioral parent training on child and parental outcomes for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Meta-analytic procedures were used to estimate the effect of behavioral parent training on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Variables moderating the intervention effect were examined. Forty studies were included and generated an overall moderate effect size at post-treatment and a small effect size at follow-up. The majority of outcome categories were associated with a moderate effect size at post-treatment that decreased to a small effect size at follow-up. Parenting competence was the only outcome that had a large effect, which decreased to moderate at follow-up. The strength of the effect differed between questionnaire and observation measures. Behavioral parent training is an effective intervention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sustainability of the effects over time is a problem that awaits further scrutiny. Recommendations for further research and clinical practices are provided. ? 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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Other Subjects
article; attention deficit disorder; attitude to illness; behavior therapy; behavioral parent training; child behavior; child parent relation; follow up; human; meta analysis; outcome assessment; parental attitude; parenting education; questionnaire; reinforcement; sample size; systematic review; treatment response; Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Behavior Therapy; Child; Child, Preschool; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Parents; Treatment Outcome
Type
journal article