Student participation in arts in hospital projects in Japan

The demand for less hostile and more humanitarian ways of caring for patients in health care institutions are becoming more widespread and accepted in Japan. In the city of Tsukuba, student groups are leading the way in developing ways in making hospital stays less stressful through arts programs. T...

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Published in:Arts & health 2016-05, Vol.8 (2), p.182-198
Main Authors: Fondevilla, Herbeth L., Iwata, Yukari
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art therapy
Community support
Hospitals
Humanitarian aid
Interactive learning
Quality of care
Student participation
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Summary:The demand for less hostile and more humanitarian ways of caring for patients in health care institutions are becoming more widespread and accepted in Japan. In the city of Tsukuba, student groups are leading the way in developing ways in making hospital stays less stressful through arts programs. This paper is the result of direct participation, observation, and assistance by the hospitals, medical staff, and students who are organize hands-on projects and interactive art sessions designed to serve patients directly. The Arts in Hospital program is a useful tool in engaging community participation and communication among students and hospital staff. It provides a learning opportunity to students, and a creative outlet for patients on extended care. Active participation by students has a very positive impact on by giving them practical outlets to exercise their creativity and knowledge, while hospitals benefit through their service, which also cuts costs. Further research is needed to identify the direct benefit to patients, and the future prospects of arts-based hospital projects in Japan.
ISSN:1753-3015
1753-3023
DOI:10.1080/17533015.2015.1033435