Comparison of effect on skin microbial flora, skin moisturisation and relaxation by the partial bed bath using cotton towels and the partial bed bath using disposable wet towels - The effect on skin and relaxation by the partial bed bath using cotton towels and the partial bed bath using disposable wet towels

Both disposable bath and towel bath significantly decreased resident skin bacteria. Disposable bath also significantly reduced Staphylococcus aureus and effectively maintained the hydration level of the stratum corneum. Furthermore, disposable bath was as effective as towel bath at contributing to participants' relaxation levels.