Implementing the Safer Anaesthesia From Education Paediatrics Course in Japan: Contextual Adaptation and Early National Dissemination
Authors' conclusion
The SAFE Paediatrics Course was translated, contextually adapted, and implemented in Japan, with early dissemination across multiple geographical areas and flexible delivery formats. Preliminary single-center outcomes support its suitability as a structured pediatric anesthesia educational program in this setting.
Study context
- Population
- Anaesthesia residents at Saitama Children's Medical Center, Japan (October 2021-March 2023)
- Participants
- 30 residents
- Comparison
- Pre- vs post-course multiple-choice question (MCQ) scores
- Outcome
- MCQ score (out of 50), pre- vs post-course
Methodological detailstwo-phase, single-centre evaluation, pre- and post-course testing
- Two-phase
- Single-centre evaluation
- Pre- and post-course testing
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
MCQ score before the course (out of 50)
37.87
MCQ score after the course (out of 50)
41.67
Mean increase in MCQ score
3.80
95% CI 2.64–4.96; p < 0.001
Further findings
Self-rated confidence
- Self-rated confidence increased
Satisfaction (post-course survey)
- Respondents rating the course 4 or 5
- 17/20
National dissemination (October 2021-January 2026)
- Courses delivered across four geographical areas and national meeting-affiliated sessions
- 28
- Participant attendances
- 359
- Many used condensed one-day or half-day formats
Original publication
Implementing the Safer Anaesthesia From Education Paediatrics Course in Japan: Contextual Adaptation and Early National Dissemination. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 8 July 2026. doi:10.
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