# Japanese Patient Engagement Promotion Training (J‐PEPT): Learning course on the implementation strategy of patient engagement

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a training course in Japan to promote patient engagement for improving patient safety.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the development and promotion of the J-PEPT training course for patient engagement strategies.

## Key findings

- J-PEPT was developed to facilitate the implementation of patient engagement strategies.
- The course aims to contribute to nationwide dissemination for patient safety improvement.

## Abstract

Patient engagement for patient safety is emphasized in recent years. Therefore, the Committee on Quality and Patient Safety of the Japan Primary Care Association developed a Japanese Patient Engagement Promotion Training (J‐PEPT) course. J‐PEPT promotes to facilitate the implementation of PE strategies and contributes to nationwide dissemination for patient safety.