Abstract
In order to study the care environment of bathing in nursing homes, care activities for bathing were taken by a video recorder, and divided into 8 types according to the combination of bathing place and technical aid. Bathing types were found highly dependent on performance of technical aids, and had much influence on care procedures, number of care activities, required time for bathing, and physical or mental stress of care givers, as well as level of independence of those who need care.
