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Published in: Pediatric Nephrology 10/2016

01-10-2016 | Educational Review

A systems-based approach to managing blood pressure in children following kidney transplantation

Authors: David K. Hooper, Mark Mitsnefes

Published in: Pediatric Nephrology | Issue 10/2016

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Abstract

Hypertension is one of the most common and well-known complications following kidney transplantation in children. Yet, despite numerous available therapies many pediatric kidney transplant recipients continue to have poorly controlled blood pressure, suggesting that traditional approaches to blood pressure management in this population might be inadequate. Over the last two decades, the Chronic Care Model has been developed to improve chronic illness outcomes through delivery system design and clinical information systems that support patient self-management and provider decision-making. In this educational review we discuss key elements of managing blood pressure following pediatric kidney transplantation and suggest ways that they may be reliably implemented into clinical practice using principles from the Chronic Care Model.
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Metadata
Title
A systems-based approach to managing blood pressure in children following kidney transplantation
Authors
David K. Hooper
Mark Mitsnefes
Publication date
01-10-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Nephrology / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0931-041X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-198X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-015-3192-5

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