Nursing clothes

Abstract

Provided is a nursing care garment that can easily form a passage for inserting a catheter for gastric fistula while suppressing exposure of the chest and abdomen of the care recipient. 【Solution means】The nursing care garment 2 includes a left front body part 14, a right front body part 16, a back body part 18, a first engagement surface 20 disposed at the front end 28 of the left front body part 14, and a second engagement surface 22 disposed at the front end 30 of the right front body part 16. The first engagement surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b and a first narrow portion 38 disposed between the pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b. The second engagement surface 22 has a pair of second wide portions 40a, 40b that are respectively overlapped with the pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b, and a second narrow portion 42 that is disposed between the pair of second wide portions 40a, 40b and is overlapped with the first narrow portion 38.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to nursing clothes for wear by care recipients.

Background Art

[0002] For example, nursing clothes for wear by care recipients such as bedridden elderly people are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Conventional nursing clothes include a front body part and a back body part. The front body part is configured to be openable by an open fastener extending from the collar to the hem.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above-described conventional nursing clothes, for example, when a care recipient is undergoing a gastrostomy procedure, it is necessary to open the open fastener of the front body part in order to pass a gastrostomy catheter (tube) extending from the abdomen of the care recipient to the outside. At this time, there arises a problem that the chest and abdomen of the care recipient are exposed, and the care recipient may feel discomfort.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide nursing clothes capable of easily forming a passage for passing a gastrostomy catheter or the like while suppressing the exposure of the chest and abdomen of the care recipient.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The nursing care clothing according to one aspect of the present invention is nursing care clothing for a care recipient to wear, and includes a left front body covering the left front surface of the care recipient's torso, a right front body covering the right front surface of the care recipient's torso, with the front end portion overlapping the front end portion of the left front body, a rear body connected between the rear end portion of the left front body and the rear end portion of the right front body and covering the back surface of the care recipient's torso, a first engaging surface disposed at the front end portion of the left front body, and a second engaging surface disposed at the front end portion of the right front body and detachably engaged with the first engaging surface. The first engaging surface has a pair of first wide portions spaced along the vertical direction of the front end portion of the left front body, and a first narrow portion disposed between the pair of first wide portions and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide portions. The second engaging surface has a pair of second wide portions spaced along the vertical direction of the front end portion of the right front body and respectively overlapping the pair of first wide portions, and a second narrow portion disposed between the pair of second wide portions. The second narrow portion overlaps the first narrow portion and has a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide portions.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the nursing care clothing according to one aspect of the present invention, while suppressing the exposure of the care recipient's chest and abdomen, a passage for passing a catheter for gastric fistula or the like can be easily formed.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] (Technology 1) A nursing garment for a care recipient to wear, comprising a left front body covering the left front surface of the care recipient's torso, a right front body covering the right front surface of the care recipient's torso, with the front end portion overlapping the front end portion of the left front body, a back body connected between the rear end portion of the left front body and the rear end portion of the right front body and covering the back surface of the care recipient's torso, a first engaging surface disposed at the front end portion of the left front body, and a second engaging surface disposed at the front end portion of the right front body and detachably engaged with the first engaging surface. The first engaging surface has a pair of first wide portions spaced along the vertical direction of the front end portion of the left front body, and a first narrow portion disposed between the pair of first wide portions and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide portions. The second engaging surface has a pair of second wide portions spaced along the vertical direction of the front end portion of the right front body and respectively overlapping the pair of first wide portions, and a second narrow portion disposed between the pair of second wide portions and overlapping the first narrow portion, and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide portions. A nursing garment.

[0010] According to Technique 1, the first engaging surface has a pair of first wide portions and a first narrow portion, and the second engaging surface has a pair of second wide portions and a second narrow portion. For example, when the care recipient is undergoing a gastrostomy procedure, the caregiver peels off the first narrow portion of the first engaging surface and the second narrow portion of the second engaging surface from the state where the first engaging surface and the second engaging surface are engaged with each other. Thereby, the gap formed between the first narrow portion and the second narrow portion can be used as a passage for passing a gastrostomy catheter or the like. At this time, since the pair of first wide portions of the first engaging surface and the pair of second wide portions of the second engaging surface remain engaged with each other, a passage for passing a gastrostomy catheter or the like can be easily formed while suppressing the exposure of the care recipient's chest and abdomen.

[0011] (Technique 2) The lateral width of each of the pair of first wide portions gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the first narrow portion, and the lateral width of each of the pair of second wide portions gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the second narrow portion. The nursing garment according to Technology 1.

[0012] According to Technology 2, since the lateral widths of the first wide portion and the second wide portion that are engaged with each other gradually decrease as they approach the body front collar, for example, when a caregiver performs a treatment on the chest of a care recipient, the first wide portion and the second wide portion can be smoothly peeled off from each other from the side of the collar. Also, since the lateral widths of the first wide portion and the second wide portion that are engaged with each other gradually decrease as they approach the hem of the body, for example, when a caregiver performs a treatment on the abdomen of a care recipient, the first wide portion and the second wide portion can be smoothly peeled off from each other from the side of the hem.

[0013] (Technology 3) The nursing garment further includes a crotch covering portion that extends from the lower end portion of the back body and whose front end portion is overlapped with the lower end portions of the left front body and the right front body to cover the crotch portion of the care recipient, a third engaging surface disposed at the lower end portion of the left front body, a fourth engaging surface disposed at the lower end portion of the right front body, and a fifth engaging surface disposed at the front end portion of the crotch covering portion and detachably engaged with each of the third engaging surface and the fourth engaging surface. The nursing garment according to Technology 1 or 2.

[0014] According to Technology 3, when a caregiver changes the diaper of a care recipient, the fifth engaging surface is peeled off from the third engaging surface and the fourth engaging surface, and the crotch covering portion is unfolded. At this time, the first engaging surface and the second engaging surface can be kept engaged with each other. As a result, with the body worn on the upper body of the care recipient, the diaper of the care recipient is exposed, so the caregiver can easily change the diaper without completely removing the nursing garment.

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] Note that the embodiments described below all show comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of components, steps, step orders, etc. shown in the following embodiments are just examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. Also, among the components in the following embodiments, the components not described in the independent claims indicating the most general concept are explained as optional components.

[0017] Also, each figure is not necessarily drawn precisely. In each figure, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) [1. Configuration of Care Clothing] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the configuration of the care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a view showing the front side of the care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing the back side of the care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a view showing the front side of the care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1 with the crotch covering portion 48 deployed from the state shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a view showing the front side of the care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1 with the left front body portion 14 further deployed from the state shown in FIG. 3.

[0019] In FIGS. 1 to 4, the plus side of the X-axis is defined as "left", the minus side of the X-axis is defined as "right", the plus side of the Y-axis is defined as "front", the minus side of the Y-axis is defined as "rear", the plus side of the Z-axis is defined as "up", and the minus side of the Z-axis is defined as "down".

[0020] Also, in the following description, "left" means the left side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2, "right" means the right side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2. Also, "front" means the front side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2, "rear" means the rear side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2. Also, "up" means the head side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2, and "down" means the foot side as seen from the care recipient 4 wearing the care clothing 2.

[0021] The care clothing 2 is a front-opening body suit-type clothing, and is worn by the care recipient 4 (see FIG. 5 described later) who uses diapers. The care recipient 4 is a person who requires care, such as a bedridden elderly person, a dementia patient, or a physically disabled person. Note that the care recipient 4 is not limited to a person who receives care in a care facility, a disabled support facility, a general household, etc., and may be a person who receives care together with treatment in a hospital, for example.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the care clothing 2 includes an upper body part 6 (the body) worn on the upper body of the care recipient 4 and a lower body part 8 worn on the lower body of the care recipient 4. The lower body part 8 is connected to the lower end part of the upper body part 6, and the upper body part 6 and the lower body part 8 are integrally formed. Note that the care clothing 2 is formed of a fabric such as cotton or polyester, for example.

[0023] The upper body part 6 is configured to be front-opening. A collar opening 10 for passing through the neck of the care recipient 4 is formed at the upper end part of the upper body part 6. Further, a hem 12 for passing through the waist of the care recipient 4 is formed at the lower end part of the upper body part 6.

[0024] The upper body part 6 has a left front body 14, a right front body 16, a back body 18, a first engagement surface 20, a second engagement surface 22, a third engagement surface 24, and a fourth engagement surface 26.

[0025] The left front body 14 is a part that covers the left front surface of the torso of the care recipient 4. The front end part 28 of the left front body 14 extends from the collar opening 10 to the hem 12 of the upper body part 6. Note that the side edge of the front end part 28 of the left front body 14 is formed in a gently curved substantially W shape.

[0026] The right front body part 16 is a part that covers the right front surface of the body of the care recipient 4. The front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 extends from the collar opening 10 to the hem 12 of the upper body part 6. Note that the side edge of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 is formed in a gently curved substantially W shape. The inner surface (the surface on the side facing the body of the care recipient 4) of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14 is overlapped with the outer surface (the surface on the side opposite to the body of the care recipient 4) of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16.

[0027] Note that in this embodiment, the care clothing 2 is in a so-called right front overlap where the inner surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14 is overlapped with the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16, but it is not limited to this. The care clothing 2 may be, for example, in a so-called left front overlap where the inner surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 is overlapped with the outer surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14.

[0028] The back body part 18 is a part that covers the back of the body of the care recipient 4 and is connected between the rear end portion 32 (the end portion opposite to the front end portion 28) of the left front body part 14 and the rear end portion 34 (the end portion opposite to the front end portion 30) of the right front body part 16.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 4, the first engaging surface 20 is disposed on the inner surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14. The first engaging surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b and a first narrow portion 38. In FIG. 4, the first engaging surface 20 is represented by hatching.

[0030] The pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction extending from the collar opening 10 to the hem 12) of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14. The first wide portion 36a is disposed on the collar opening 10 side, and the first wide portion 36b is disposed on the hem 12 side.

[0031] The first narrow-width portion 38 is disposed between a pair of first wide-width portions 36a and 36b. Further, the first narrow-width portion 38 is disposed at substantially the center in the vertical direction of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14 (near the navel of the body of the care recipient 4). Note that the first wide-width portion 36a, the first narrow-width portion 38, and the first wide-width portion 36b are continuously arranged in a row from the collar 10 to the hem 12.

[0032] The lateral width D1 of the first narrow-width portion 38 is narrower than the lateral width D2 of the first wide-width portion 36a and the lateral width D3 of the first wide-width portion 36b. In this specification, the "lateral width" of the first engaging surface 20 means the size in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14.

[0033] The first engaging surface 20 has an overall gourd shape. That is, the lateral width D2 of the first wide-width portion 36a gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the first narrow-width portion 38 from the collar 10. Also, the lateral width D3 of the first wide-width portion 36b gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the first narrow-width portion 38 from the hem 12.

[0034] Note that the lateral width D1 of the first narrow-width portion 38 is, for example, 1.0 cm or more and less than 1.5 cm. Also, the lateral width D2 of the first wide-width portion 36a and the lateral width D3 of the first wide-width portion 36b are, for example, 1.5 cm or more and 6.5 cm or less.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 4, the second engaging surface 22 is disposed on the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16. The second engaging surface 22 has a pair of second wide-width portions 40a and 40b and a second narrow-width portion 42. In FIG. 4, the second engaging surface 22 is represented by hatching. Note that the shape of the second engaging surface 22 is substantially the same as the shape of the first engaging surface 20.

[0036] The pair of second wide-width portions 40a and 40b are spaced apart along the vertical direction of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 (that is, the Z-axis direction extending from the collar 10 to the hem 12). The second wide-width portion 40a is disposed on the collar 10 side, and the second wide-width portion 40b is disposed on the hem 12 side.

[0037] The second narrow portion 42 is disposed between a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b. Further, the second narrow portion 42 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 (near the navel of the body of the care recipient 4). Note that the second wide portion 40a, the second narrow portion 42, and the second wide portion 40b are continuously arranged in a row from the collar 10 to the hem 12.

[0038] The lateral width D4 of the second narrow portion 42 is narrower than the lateral width D5 of the second wide portion 40a and the lateral width D6 of the second wide portion 40b. In this specification, the "lateral width" of the second engaging surface 22 means the size in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16.

[0039] The second engaging surface 22 has an overall gourd shape. That is, the lateral width D5 of the second wide portion 40a gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the second narrow portion 42 from the collar 10. Also, the lateral width D6 of the second wide portion 40b gradually increases and then gradually decreases as it approaches the second narrow portion 42 from the hem 12.

[0040] Note that the lateral width D4 of the second narrow portion 42 is, for example, 1.0 cm or more and less than 1.5 cm. Also, the lateral width D5 of the second wide portion 40a and the lateral width D6 of the second wide portion 40b are, for example, 1.5 cm or more and 6.5 cm or less.

[0041] When the inner surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14 is overlapped with the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16, the first engaging surface 20 is detachably engaged with the second engaging surface 22. At this time, a pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b are respectively overlapped with and engaged with a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b, and the first narrow portion 38 is overlapped with and engaged with the second narrow portion 42.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first engaging surface 20 is disposed on the inner surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body portion 14, and the second engaging surface 22 is disposed on the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body portion 16. Conversely, the first engaging surface 20 may be disposed on the outer surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front body portion 14, and the second engaging surface 22 may be disposed on the inner surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body portion 16.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 3, the third engaging surface 24 is disposed on the outer surface of the lower end portion 44 of the left front body portion 14 and is formed in a substantially fan shape. In FIG. 3, the third engaging surface 24 is represented by hatching.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fourth engaging surface 26 is disposed on the outer surface of the lower end portion 46 of the right front body portion 16 and is formed in a substantially fan shape. In FIGS. 3 and 4, the fourth engaging surface 26 is represented by hatching.

[0045] The lower clothing portion 8 has a crotch covering portion 48 and a fifth engaging surface 50.

[0046] The crotch covering portion 48 is a portion that covers from the buttocks of the care recipient 4 through the crotch to the lower abdomen (i.e., the entire diaper worn by the care recipient 4), and extends from the lower end portion 52 of the back body portion 18. The front end portion 54 of the crotch covering portion 48 is folded upward and overlapped with the lower end portion 44 of the left front body portion 14 and the lower end portion 46 of the right front body portion 16. At this time, a pair of openings for passing the left and right legs of the care recipient 4 are formed at the left and right end portions of the crotch covering portion 48, respectively.

[0047] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fifth engaging surface 50 is disposed on the inner surface of the front end portion 54 of the crotch covering portion 48 (the end portion opposite to the lower end portion 52 of the back body portion 18). In FIGS. 3 and 4, the fifth engaging surface 50 is represented by hatching. When the front end portion 54 of the crotch covering portion 48 is overlapped with the lower end portion 44 of the left front body portion 14 and the lower end portion 46 of the right front body portion 16, the fifth engaging surface 50 is detachably engaged with each of the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26.

[0048] Incidentally, the above-described first engaging surface 20, second engaging surface 22, third engaging surface 24, fourth engaging surface 26, and fifth engaging surface 50 may be formed of, for example, a knitted fabric made of polyester and consisting of an A-side velour and a B-side pile that are detachably engaged with each other (manufactured by Sanwa Fiber Co., Ltd., product name: Eco Fit), or may be formed of Velcro (registered trademark). In the present embodiment, since the front end portion 28 of the left front body part 14 and the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 16 can be opened and closed with a material (the first engaging surface 20 and the second engaging surface 22) that engages in a surface-to-surface manner, for example, compared with a type of nursing care clothing that is opened and closed with buttons or hooks, it is easier to open and close, and the nursing care labor during dressing and undressing is reduced. Similarly, since the front end portion 54 of the crotch covering portion 48, the lower end portion 44 of the left front body part 14, and the lower end portion 46 of the right front body part 16 can be opened and closed with a material (the third engaging surface 24, the fourth engaging surface 26, and the fifth engaging surface 50) that engages in a surface-to-surface manner, for example, compared with a type of nursing care clothing that is opened and closed with buttons or hooks, it is easier to open and close, and the nursing care labor during dressing and undressing is reduced.

[0049] [2. Method of Use and Effects of Nursing Care Clothing] Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, the method of use and effects of the nursing care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a usage example of the nursing care clothing 2 according to Embodiment 1.

[0050] When a caregiver (not shown) changes the diaper of the care recipient 4, as shown in FIG. 3, the caregiver peels the fifth engaging surface 50 from the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26 and unfolds the crotch covering portion 48. At this time, the first engaging surface 20 and the second engaging surface 22 can remain engaged with each other. As a result, with the upper body portion 6 being worn on the upper body of the care recipient 4, the diaper of the care recipient 4 is exposed, so the caregiver can easily change the diaper without completely removing the nursing care clothing 2.

[0051] Also, when the caregiver undresses the nursing care clothing 2, as shown in FIG. 4, after the caregiver peels the fifth engaging surface 50 from the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26, the caregiver may peel the first engaging surface 20 from the second engaging surface 22.

[0052] Further, as described above, in the nursing care clothing 2 according to the first embodiment, the first engaging surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b and a first narrow portion 38. Further, the second engaging surface 22 has a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b and a second narrow portion 42.

[0053] Thus, for example, when the care recipient 4 is undergoing a gastrostomy procedure, as shown in FIG. 5, a gastrostomy catheter 56 is inserted into the hole made in the abdomen of the care recipient 4. At this time, from the state where the first engaging surface 20 and the second engaging surface 22 are engaged with each other, the caregiver peels off the first narrow portion 38 of the first engaging surface 20 and the second narrow portion 42 of the second engaging surface 22. Thereby, the gap formed between the first narrow portion 38 and the second narrow portion 42 can be used as a passage for passing the catheter 56 or the like. At this time, since the pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b of the first engaging surface 20 and the pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b of the second engaging surface 22 remain engaged with each other, a passage for passing the catheter 56 or the like can be easily formed while suppressing the exposure of the chest and abdomen of the care recipient 4.

[0054] [3. Design of Nursing Care Clothing] In the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment, the portions shown by solid lines in FIGS. 6 to 14 are excellent as designs. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a right side view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a left side view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a bottom view showing the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a reference view 1 showing the usage state of the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a reference view 2 showing the usage state of the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a reference view 3 showing the usage state of the nursing care clothing according to the first embodiment.

[0055] This article is nursing clothing for use by care recipients who wear diapers. This nursing clothing is composed of an upper body part and a lower body part that is continuously connected to the upper body part. As shown in FIG. 12, by opening the crotch covering part of the lower body part, the diaper worn by the care recipient can be replaced. Also, as shown in FIG. 13, by opening the crotch covering part of the lower body part and also opening the front opening part of the upper body part, the care recipient can be made to take off the nursing clothing they are wearing. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, on the front opening part of the upper body part, an engagement surface in the shape of a gourd, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, is formed. As shown in FIG. 14, for example, a catheter for gastric fistula or the like can be passed through the narrow part at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction of the engagement surface.

[0056] Note that the dot patterns (light ink parts) appearing in FIGS. 6, 12, and 13 represent the engagement surface. Also, in each figure, the dashed line represents a seam.

[0057] (Embodiment 2) With reference to FIG. 15, the configuration of the nursing clothing 2A according to Embodiment 2 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the front side of the nursing clothing 2A according to Embodiment 2. In the present embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the above Embodiment 1, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 15, the nursing clothing 2A according to Embodiment 2 includes only the upper body part 6 and does not include the lower body part 8 described in the above Embodiment 1. Thereby, the nursing clothing 2A can be worn by a care recipient who does not require wearing a diaper.

[0059] (Other modification examples, etc.) As described above, the nursing clothing according to one or more aspects of the present invention has been described based on the above respective embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above respective embodiments. As long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated from, various modifications conceived by those skilled in the art applied to the above respective embodiments, or forms constructed by combining the components in different embodiments may also be included within the scope of one or more aspects of the present invention.

[0060] In each of the above-described embodiments, the gap formed between the first narrow portion 38 and the second narrow portion 42 is used as a passage for passing the gastric fistula catheter 56, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be used as a passage for passing an infusion tube, an electrocardiogram cable, or the like.

[0061] Also, in each of the above-described embodiments, the first engaging surface 20 is configured to have a pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b and the first narrow portion 38, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be configured to have three first wide portions and two first narrow portions. In this case, the first wide portion, the first narrow portion, the first wide portion, the first narrow portion, and the first wide portion are continuously arranged from the collar 10 to the hem 12.

[0062] Similarly, in each of the above-described embodiments, the second engaging surface 22 is configured to have a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b and the second narrow portion 42, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be configured to have three second wide portions and two second narrow portions. In this case, the second wide portion, the second narrow portion, the second wide portion, the second narrow portion, and the second wide portion are continuously arranged from the collar 10 to the hem 12.

Industrial Applicability

[0063] The present invention can be applied to, for example, nursing clothes for use by care recipients such as bedridden elderly people.

Explanation of Signs

[0064] 2, 2A Nursing clothes 4 Care recipient 6 Upper body part 8 Lower body part 10 Collar 12 Hem 14 Left front body 16 Right front body 18 Back body 20 First engaging surface 22 Second engaging surface 24 Third engaging surface 26 Fourth engaging surface 28, 30, 54 Front end portion 32, 34 Rear end portion 36a, 36b First widened portion 38 First narrowed portion 40a, 40b Second widened portion 42 Second narrowed portion 44, 46, 52 Lower end portion 48 Straddle covering portion 50 Fifth engaging surface 56 Catheter

Claims

1. A garment for care worn by a person receiving care, A left front body covering the left front of the torso of the care recipient; a right front body covering a right front side of the torso of the care recipient and having a front end overlapping a front end of the left front body; a rear body connected between a rear end portion of the left front body and a rear end portion of the right front body and covering a rear surface of the torso of the care recipient; A first engagement surface disposed at the front end portion of the left front body; a second engagement surface that is disposed at the front end of the right front body and is releasably engaged with the first engagement surface; The first engagement surface comprises: a pair of first wide portions spaced apart from each other along the up-down direction of the front end portion of the left front body; a first narrow portion disposed between the pair of first wide portions and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide portions; The second engagement surface includes: a pair of second wide portions arranged at intervals along the up-down direction of the front end portion of the right front body and overlapping the pair of first wide portions, respectively; a second narrow portion disposed between the pair of second wide portions, overlapping the first narrow portion and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide portions; Nursing clothing.

2. a lateral width of each of the pair of first wide portions gradually increases and then gradually decreases as the width approaches the first narrow portion; The width of each of the pair of second wide portions gradually increases and then gradually decreases toward the second narrow portion. The nursing wear according to claim 1.

3. The nursing wear further includes: a crotch covering portion extending from a lower end of the rear body and overlapping a front end portion with a lower end portion of the left front body and a lower end portion of the right front body to cover a crotch portion of the care recipient; A third engagement surface disposed at the lower end of the left front body; A fourth engagement surface disposed at the lower end of the right front body; a fifth engagement surface disposed at the front end of the crotch covering portion and releasably engaged with each of the third engagement surface and the fourth engagement surface; The nursing wear according to claim 1 or 2.

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