TABLE 4.

Key principles for follow-up post-transplant.

• National guidelines based on international best practices

• Regular reviews and assessments

• Shared-care arrangements for those living in remote locations that can be facilitated by telemedicine technology

• Immunosuppressive protocols and optimization of immunosuppressive therapy

• Efforts to prevent recurrence of disease (e.g., management of hypertension, diabetes, inflammatory disorders)

• Management and minimization of post-transplant-related complications

• Optimization of psychosocial outcomes

• Recording and disseminating nationally reviewed and approved outcome data