Nursing garment

Abstract

This nursing garment (2) comprises a left front body (14), a right front body (16), a back body (18), a first engagement surface (20) disposed at a front end (28) of the left front body (14), and a second engagement surface (22) disposed at a front end (30) of the right front body (16). The first engagement surface (20) has a pair of first wide sections (36a, 36b) and a first narrow section (38) disposed between the pair of first wide sections (36a, 36b). The second engagement surface (22) has a pair of second wide sections (40a, 40b) respectively overlapping the pair of first wide sections (36a, 36b), and a second narrow section (42) positioned between the pair of second wide sections (40a, 40b) and overlapping the first narrow section (38).

Description

Nursing clothes

[0001] The present invention relates to nursing clothes for a care recipient to wear.

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

[0003] Utility Model Registration No. 3233336

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional nursing clothes, for example, when the care recipient is undergoing a gastrostomy procedure, it is necessary to open the open fastener of the front body 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-mentioned problems, and its object 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.

[0006] A care garment according to one aspect of the present invention is a care garment for a person to be cared for, comprising: a left front panel covering the left front of the torso of the person to be cared for; a right front panel covering the right front of the torso of the person to be cared for, the front end of which overlaps with the front end of the left front panel; a back panel connected between the rear end of the left front panel and the rear end of the right front panel, covering the back of the torso of the person to be cared for; a first engaging surface disposed at the front end of the left front panel; and a second engaging surface disposed at the front end of the right front panel, which is detachably engaged with the first engaging surface, wherein the first engaging surface is located on the left front panel. The second engaging surface has a pair of first wide sections spaced apart along the vertical direction of the front end, and a first narrow section positioned between the pair of first wide sections and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide sections, and the second engaging surface has a pair of second wide sections spaced apart along the vertical direction of the front end of the right front panel and overlapping with the pair of first wide sections, and a second narrow section positioned between the pair of second wide sections, which overlaps with the first narrow section and has a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide sections.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a nursing garment can be used to prevent the chest or abdomen of the person being cared for from becoming exposed, while also allowing for the easy creation of an opening for inserting a gastrostomy catheter or the like.

[0008] This figure shows the front view of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This figure shows the back view of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This figure shows the front view of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1 with the crotch area unfolded from the state shown in Figure 1. This figure shows the front view of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1 with the left front panel further unfolded from the state shown in Figure 3. This figure shows an example of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a front view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a back view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a right side view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a left side view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a top view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is a bottom view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is Reference Figure 1 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is Reference Figure 2 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This is Reference Figure 3 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. This figure shows the front view of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 2.

[0009] (Technology 1) A care garment for a person to be cared for, comprising: a left front panel covering the left front of the torso of the person to be cared for; a right front panel covering the right front of the torso of the person to be cared for, with its front end overlapping the front end of the left front panel; a back panel connected between the rear end of the left front panel and the rear end of the right front panel, covering the back of the torso of the person to be cared for; a first engaging surface positioned at the front end of the left front panel; and a second engaging surface positioned at the front end of the right front panel, which is detachably engaged with the first engaging surface, wherein the first engaging surface is positioned in the vertical direction of the front end of the left front panel. A garment for nursing care, comprising: a pair of first wide sections spaced apart along the right front body; a first narrow section positioned between the pair of first wide sections and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide sections; and a second engaging surface comprising: a pair of second wide sections spaced apart along the vertical direction of the front end of the right front body and overlapping with the pair of first wide sections; and a second narrow section positioned between the pair of second wide sections, overlapping with the first narrow section and having a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide sections.

[0010] According to Technology 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 a person receiving care is undergoing gastrostomy care, the caregiver separates the first narrow portion of the first engaging surface and the second narrow portion of the second engaging surface from a state in which the first engaging surface and the second engaging surface are engaged with each other. This allows the gap formed between the first narrow portion and the second narrow portion to be used as a passage for 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, a passage for a gastrostomy catheter or the like can be easily formed while preventing the chest or abdomen of the person receiving care from being exposed.

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

[0012] According to Technology 2, the width of the first and second wide sections, which are engaged with each other, gradually decreases as they approach the neckline of the garment. For example, when a caregiver is performing a procedure on the chest of the person being cared for, the first and second wide sections can be smoothly separated from each other from the neckline. Furthermore, since the width of the first and second wide sections, which are engaged with each other, gradually decreases as they approach the hem of the garment, for example, when a caregiver is performing a procedure on the abdomen of the person being cared for, the first and second wide sections can be smoothly separated from each other from the hem.

[0013] (Technology 3) The nursing garment according to Technology 1 or 2, further comprising: a crotch covering portion extending from the lower end of the back body and having its front end overlapped with the lower end of the left front body and the lower end of the right front body to cover the crotch area of ​​the person being cared for; a third engaging surface disposed at the lower end of the left front body; a fourth engaging surface disposed at the lower end of the right front body; and a fifth engaging surface disposed at the front end of the crotch covering portion and detachably engaging with the third engaging surface and the fourth engaging surface, respectively.

[0014] According to Technology 3, when a caregiver changes the diaper of a person being cared for, the fifth engaging surface is detached from the third and fourth engaging surfaces, and the crotch cover is unfolded. At this time, the first engaging surface and the second engaging surface can remain engaged with each other. As a result, the diaper of the person being cared for is exposed while the garment is worn on the upper body of the person being cared for, so the caregiver can easily change the diaper without completely removing the caregiving garment.

[0015] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0016] The embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement and connection configurations of components, steps, and the order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, those not described in the independent claim representing the highest-level concept will be described as optional components.

[0017] Furthermore, the figures are not necessarily strictly accurate. In each figure, substantially identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted or simplified.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) [1. Structure of the nursing care garment] The structure of the nursing care garment 2 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the front side of the nursing care garment 2 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 2 is a diagram showing the back side of the nursing care garment 2 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the front side of the nursing care garment 2 according to Embodiment 1 with the crotch cover portion 48 unfolded from the state shown in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the front side of the nursing care garment 2 according to Embodiment 1 with the left front body 14 further unfolded from the state shown in Figure 3.

[0019] In Figures 1 to 4, the positive side of the X-axis is defined as "left," the negative side as "right," the positive side of the Y-axis as "front," the negative side as "back," the positive side of the Z-axis as "up," and the negative side as "down."

[0020] Furthermore, in the following explanation, "left" means the left side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2, and "right" means the right side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2. Also, "front" means the front side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2, and "back" means the back side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2. Also, "top" means the head side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2, and "bottom" means the feet side from the perspective of the person being cared for 4 wearing the caregiving garment 2.

[0021] Caregiving garment 2 is a bodysuit-type garment that can be opened in the front and is worn by the person receiving care 4 (see Figure 5, described later) who uses diapers. The person receiving care 4 is, for example, a bedridden elderly person, a person with dementia, a person with a physical disability, or any other person who requires care. Note that the person receiving care 4 is not limited to people receiving care in nursing homes, disability support facilities, or private homes, but may also be, for example, a person receiving care along with treatment in a hospital.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the caregiving garment 2 comprises an upper garment portion 6 (body) worn on the upper body of the person being cared for 4, and a lower garment portion 8 worn on the lower body of the person being cared for 4. The lower garment portion 8 is connected to the lower end of the upper garment portion 6, and the upper garment portion 6 and the lower garment portion 8 are constructed as a single unit. The caregiving garment 2 is made of a fabric such as cotton or polyester.

[0023] The upper garment portion 6 is configured to open at the front. The upper end of the upper garment portion 6 has a neckline 10 for the person being cared for 4 to pass over their neck. The lower end of the upper garment portion 6 has a hem 12 for the person being cared for 4 to pass over their waist.

[0024] The upper garment portion 6 includes a left front panel 14, a right front panel 16, a back panel 18, a first engaging surface 20, a second engaging surface 22, a third engaging surface 24, and a fourth engaging surface 26.

[0025] The left front panel 14 is the part that covers the left front of the torso of the person being cared for 4. The front end 28 of the left front panel 14 extends from the neckline 10 to the hem 12 of the upper garment 6. The side edge of the front end 28 of the left front panel 14 is formed in a gentle, roughly W-shape.

[0026] The right front panel 16 is the part that covers the right front of the torso of the person being cared for 4. The front end 30 of the right front panel 16 extends from the neckline 10 to the hem 12 of the upper garment 6. The side edge of the front end 30 of the right front panel 16 is formed in a gentle, roughly W-shape. The inner surface of the front end 28 of the left front panel 14 (the side facing the torso of the person being cared for 4) overlaps with the outer surface of the front end 30 of the right front panel 16 (the side opposite the torso of the person being cared for 4).

[0027] In this embodiment, the caregiving garment 2 is designed with a so-called right-front closure, where the inner surface of the front end 28 of the left front panel 14 overlaps with the outer surface of the front end 30 of the right front panel 16. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the caregiving garment 2 may also be designed with a so-called left-front closure, where the inner surface of the front end 30 of the right front panel 16 overlaps with the outer surface of the front end 28 of the left front panel 14.

[0028] The back panel 18 is the part that covers the back of the torso of the person being cared for 4, and is connected between the rear end 32 of the left front panel 14 (the end opposite to the front end 28) and the rear end 34 of the right front panel 16 (the end opposite to the front end 30).

[0029] As shown in Figure 4, the first engagement surface 20 is located on the inner surface of the front end portion 28 of the left front panel 14. The first engagement surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b and a first narrow portion 38. In Figure 4, the first engagement surface 20 is represented by halftone dots.

[0030] The pair of first wide sections 36a and 36b are spaced apart along the vertical direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction extending from the neckline 10 toward the hem 12) of the front end portion 28 of the left front body panel 14. The first wide section 36a is located on the neckline 10 side, and the first wide section 36b is located on the hem 12 side.

[0031] The first narrow section 38 is positioned between the pair of first wide sections 36a and 36b. The first narrow section 38 is also positioned approximately in the center of the front end 28 of the left front panel 14 in the vertical direction (near the solar plexus of the care recipient 4). The first wide section 36a, the first narrow section 38, and the first wide section 36b are arranged in a continuous line from the neckline 10 to the hem 12.

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

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

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

[0035] As shown in Figure 4, the second engagement surface 22 is located on the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front panel 16. The second engagement surface 22 has a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b and a second narrow portion 42. In Figure 4, the second engagement surface 22 is represented by halftone dots. The shape of the second engagement surface 22 is approximately the same as the shape of the first engagement surface 20.

[0036] The pair of second wide sections 40a and 40b are spaced apart along the vertical direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction extending from the neckline 10 toward the hem 12) of the front end portion 30 of the right front body panel 16. The second wide section 40a is located on the neckline 10 side, and the second wide section 40b is located on the hem 12 side.

[0037] The second narrow section 42 is positioned between the pair of second wide sections 40a and 40b. The second narrow section 42 is also positioned approximately in the center of the front end portion 30 of the right front panel 16 in the vertical direction (near the solar plexus of the torso of the person being cared for 4). The second wide section 40a, the second narrow section 42, and the second wide section 40b are arranged in a continuous line from the neckline 10 to the hem 12.

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

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

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

[0041] 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, so that the first engaging surface 20 is detachably engaged with the second engaging surface 22. At this time, the pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b are respectively overlapped with the pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b and engaged with each other, and the first narrow portion 38 is overlapped with the second narrow portion 42 and engaged with each other.

[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 part 14, and the second engaging surface 22 is disposed on the outer surface of the front end portion 30 of the right front body part 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 part 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 part 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 part 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 part 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 garment 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 groin to the lower abdomen (that is, the entire diaper worn by the care recipient 4), and extends from the lower end portion 52 of the back body part 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 part 14 and the lower end portion 46 of the right front body part 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 ends 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 on the opposite side of the lower end portion 52 of the back body 18). In FIGS. 3 and 4, the fifth engaging surface 50 is represented by hatching. By overlapping the front end portion 54 of the crotch covering portion 48 with the lower end portion 44 of the left front body 14 and the lower end portion 46 of the right front body 16, the fifth engaging surface 50 is detachably engaged with each of the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26.

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

[0049] [2. Method of Using and Effect of Nursing Garment] Next, the method of using and the effect of the nursing garment 2 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a usage example of the nursing garment 2 according to Embodiment 1.

[0050] When a caregiver (not shown) changes the diaper of the person being cared for 4, as shown in Figure 3, the caregiver separates the fifth engaging surface 50 from the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26, and unfolds the crotch cover 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, the diaper of the person being cared for 4 is exposed while the upper garment portion 6 is worn on the upper body of the person being cared for 4, so the caregiver can easily change the diaper without completely removing the care garment 2.

[0051] Furthermore, when a caregiver removes the care garment 2, as shown in Figure 4, the caregiver should first detach the fifth engaging surface 50 from the third engaging surface 24 and the fourth engaging surface 26, and then detach the first engaging surface 20 from the second engaging surface 22.

[0052] Furthermore, as described above, in the nursing garment 2 according to Embodiment 1, the first engaging surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a and 36b and a first narrow portion 38. The second engaging surface 22 has a pair of second wide portions 40a and 40b and a second narrow portion 42.

[0053] As a result, for example, if the person being cared for 4 is undergoing gastrostomy treatment, a gastrostomy catheter 56 will be inserted into the hole made in the abdomen of the person being cared for 4, as shown in Figure 5. At this time, the caregiver separates the first narrow portion 38 of the first engaging surface 20 and the second narrow portion 42 of the second engaging surface 22 from the state in which the first engaging surface 20 and the second engaging surface 22 are engaged with each other. This allows the gap formed between the first narrow portion 38 and the second narrow portion 42 to be used as a passage for the catheter 56, etc. At this time, the pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b of the first engaging surface 20 and the pair of second wide portions 40a, 40b of the second engaging surface 22 remain engaged, so a passage for the catheter 56, etc. can be easily formed while preventing the chest or abdomen of the person being cared for 4 from being exposed.

[0054] [3. Design of the Caregiving Garment] In the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1, the parts shown by solid lines in Figures 6 to 14 are parts that are superior in terms of design. Figure 6 is a front view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 7 is a rear view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 8 is a right side view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 9 is a left side view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 10 is a top view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 11 is a bottom view showing the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 12 is Reference Figure 1 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 13 is Reference Figure 2 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1. Figure 14 is Reference Figure 3 showing the state of use of the caregiving garment according to Embodiment 1.

[0055] This item is a care garment for use by a person receiving care who uses diapers. This care garment consists of an upper garment and a lower garment that is continuously connected to the upper garment. As shown in Figure 12, the diaper worn by the person receiving care can be changed by opening the crotch area of ​​the lower garment. Also, as shown in Figure 13, the care garment worn by the person receiving care can be removed by opening the crotch area of ​​the lower garment and the front opening of the upper garment. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 13, a gourd-shaped engaging surface, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, is formed in the front opening of the upper garment. As shown in Figure 14, a catheter for a gastrostomy tube can be passed through the narrow part approximately in the center of the longitudinal direction of the engaging surface.

[0056] In Figures 6, 12, and 13, the halftone dots (lightly shaded areas) represent the engagement surfaces. Also, in each figure, the dashed lines represent seams.

[0057] (Embodiment 2) The configuration of the caregiving garment 2A according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to Figure 15. Figure 15 is a diagram showing the front view of the caregiving garment 2A according to Embodiment 2. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0058] As shown in Figure 15, the care garment 2A according to Embodiment 2 comprises only the upper garment portion 6 and does not include the lower garment portion 8 described in Embodiment 1. This allows the care garment 2A to be worn by a person receiving care who does not require the use of diapers.

[0059] (Other Modifications, etc.) Although the caregiving garments according to one or more embodiments of the present invention have been described above based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. As long as they do not depart from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications that a person skilled in the art can conceive of may be applied to the above embodiments, and forms constructed by combining components from different embodiments may also be included within the scope of one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] In the embodiments described above, the gap formed between the first narrow portion 38 and the second narrow portion 42 was used as a passage for passing a gastrostomy catheter 56. However, the invention is not limited to this, and may be used as a passage for, for example, an intravenous drip tube or an electrocardiogram cable.

[0061] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the first engaging surface 20 has a pair of first wide portions 36a, 36b and a first narrow portion 38, but is not limited to this, and may 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 will be arranged in a continuous line from the neckline 10 to the hem 12.

[0062] Similarly, in each of the above embodiments, the second engaging surface 22 has a pair of second wide portions 40a, 40b and a second narrow portion 42, but is not limited to this, and may have three second wide portions and two second narrow portions. In this case, the second wide portion, second narrow portion, second wide portion, second narrow portion and second wide portion will be arranged in a continuous line from the neckline 10 to the hem 12.

[0063] The present invention can be applied, for example, to caregiving clothing worn by elderly people who are bedridden or other persons requiring care.

[0064] 2,2A Nursing clothing 4 Person being cared for 6 Upper garment 8 Lower garment 10 Neckline 12 Hem 14 Left front panel 16 Right front panel 18 Back panel 20 First engagement surface 22 Second engagement surface 24 Third engagement surface 26 Fourth engagement surface 28, 30, 54 Front end 32, 34 Rear end 36a, 36b First wide section 38 First narrow section 40a, 40b Second wide section 42 Second narrow section 44, 46, 52 Lower end 48 Crotch area 50 Fifth engagement surface 56 Catheter

Claims

1. A care garment for a person to be cared for, comprising: a left front panel covering the left front of the torso of the person to be cared for; a right front panel covering the right front of the torso of the person to be cared for, with its front end overlapping the front end of the left front panel; a back panel connected between the rear end of the left front panel and the rear end of the right front panel, covering the back of the torso of the person to be cared for; a first engaging surface positioned at the front end of the left front panel; and a second engaging surface positioned at the front end of the right front panel, which is detachably engaged with the first engaging surface, wherein the first engaging surface comprises: a pair of first wide portions positioned at intervals along the vertical direction of the front end of the left front panel; and a first narrow portion positioned between the pair of first wide portions, with a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of first wide portions, and the second engaging surface is A nursing garment comprising: a pair of second wide sections, spaced apart along the vertical direction of the front end of the right front panel and overlapping with the pair of first wide sections; and a second narrow section, positioned between the pair of second wide sections, which overlaps with the first narrow section and has a width narrower than the width of each of the pair of second wide sections.

2. The nursing garment according to claim 1, wherein the width of each of the pair of first wide sections gradually increases and then decreases as it approaches the first narrow section, and the width of each of the pair of second wide sections gradually increases and then decreases as it approaches the second narrow section.

3. The care garment according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a crotch covering portion extending from the lower end of the back body and having its front end overlapped with the lower end of the left front body and the lower end of the right front body to cover the crotch area of ​​the person being cared for; a third engaging surface disposed at the lower end of the left front body; a fourth engaging surface disposed at the lower end of the right front body; and a fifth engaging surface disposed at the front end of the crotch covering portion and detachably engaging with each of the third engaging surface and the fourth engaging surface.

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