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Practice and Policy | Open Access

Quality Assessment and Management in Organ Transplantation: A Comparative Analysis of the United States, Germany, and Chinese Mainland

Björn Nashan1,2,3 ( ), Miao Pu3, Jie Zhao3, Haibo Wang1 
Research Centre of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangzhou, China
The Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Medical Center, University of Sciences & Technology of China, Hefei, China
China Organ Transplantation Development Foundation, Beijing, China
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Abstract

Organ transplantation is among the most complex domains of modern medicine, requiring the integration of advanced surgical techniques, individualized immunosuppressive therapy, structured professional training, and comprehensive quality assessment systems. As transplantation programs expand globally, ensuring consistency in clinical outcomes and patient safety has become increasingly dependent on the governance structures that regulate these domains. While Western systems emphasize decentralized, profession‐led models of training and quality assurance, Chinese Mainland has developed a centrally coordinated framework integrating regulatory oversight, standardized education, and data‐driven monitoring. This manuscript provides a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between immunosuppression, transplant surgeon training, and quality assessment systems, comparing Chinese Mainland with the United States and Germany. The findings highlight converging trends toward data‐driven quality management and competency‐based training, while underscoring persistent differences in regulatory philosophy. Chinese Mainland's integrated model offers advantages in standardization and scalability, whereas Western systems provide flexibility and innovation. These complementary approaches may inform future global harmonization of transplantation practice.

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Organ transplantation integrates surgery, immunosuppression, training, and quality systems. This analysis compares the United States, Germany, and Chinese Mainland, showing convergence toward data‐driven quality and competency‐based training. Chinese Mainland's centralized model enhances standardization and scalability, while Western systems emphasize flexibility and innovation, offering complementary approaches for improving global transplantation practice and harmonization.

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Nashan B, Pu M, Zhao J, et al. Quality Assessment and Management in Organ Transplantation: A Comparative Analysis of the United States, Germany, and Chinese Mainland. Health Care Science, 2026, 5(5): 389-403. https://doi.org/10.1002/hcs2.70104

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Received: 23 April 2026
Revised: 17 June 2026
Accepted: 01 September 2026
Published: 17 September 2026
© 2026 The Author(s). Tsinghua University Press.

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