Systematic evaluation of treatment outcomes, behavior change, or development at specified intervals after initial intervention or measurement to assess long-term effects and stability.
Example: Testing therapy clients six months and one year after treatment completion to determine whether improvements are maintained and identify factors associated with relapse.
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