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Beneficial Art Therapy in Hospital Art for the Elderly by Masking Tape

Miyoko Kimoto¹, Hiroshi Bando^1,2iD*, Akiyo Yoshioka¹, Hirohisa Urasaki¹, Masahiro Bando^1,2, Yu Nishikiori¹
¹New Elderly Association (NEA) Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
²Medical Research/Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan

Corresponding Author: Hiroshi Bando ^{ORCID iD}
Address: Tokushima University /Medical Research, Nakashowa 1-61, Tokushima 770-0943, Japan.
Received date: 09 June 2025; Accepted date: 07 July 2025; Published date: 15 July 2025

Citation: Kimoto M, Bando H, Yoshioka A, Urasaki H, Bando M, Nishikiori Y. Beneficial Art Therapy in Hospital Art for the Elderly by Masking Tape. Asp Biomed Clin Case Rep. 2025 Jul 15;8(2):129-32.

Copyright © 2025 Kimoto M, Bando H, Yoshioka A, Urasaki H, Bando M, Nishikiori Y. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.

Keywords: Hospital Art, Art Therapy, Masking Tape, Artworks, Hinohara-Ism

Abstract

Art and expression in hospital settings have attracted attention for their potential to heal both body and soul. In the early 20th century, psychiatrists began to show interest in exploring artworks created by patients. Several hospital art programs were initiated in the 1990s, focusing primarily on hospital-based art. Art therapy may help improve emotions and mood, particularly in relation to patient communication and social interaction. Among various methods, the clinical use of art in hospitals using masking tape has gained attention, especially for its application in rehabilitation. This method can produce impressive artworks that benefit the elderly, aligning with the profound philosophy of Hinohara-ism, which promotes practical life maxims.