Patient Handling Equipment Market to reach $23 Billion by 2024

Patient Handling Equipment Market share to see growth of 11% CAGR from 2017 to 2024: Global Market Insights Inc. The research report “Patient Handling Equipment Market Size By Product (Wheelchairs and Scooters, Medical Beds, Bathroom Safety Supplies, Mechanical and Transfer Equipment, Ambulatory Aids, Others), By Application (Acute and Critical Care, Long Term Care, Mobility Assistance, Fall Prevention, and Others), By End-Use (Hospitals, Home Care Settings, Elderly Care Facilities, and Others) Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook (U.S., Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt), Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2017 – 2024”, the overall patient handling equipment industry, as claimed by Global Market Insights, Inc., will exceed a valuation of USD 23 billion by 2024. The figure is reportedly more than double the market valuation of USD 9.8 billion attained in 2016.

Over the recent years, patient handling equipment market has observed a remarkable push, inherently influenced by the unprecedented advancements in medical devices business space. A transformational change has been observed in the healthcare fraternity with regards to value chain, from volume to outcome-based, patient centric approach. The advent of new technologies, presence of strong regulatory framework, and subsequent emergence of intense competitive arena has brought forth a slew of complexities for patient handling equipment industry players.

Amidst the fierce share battle, product innovation is claimed to be one of the major growth strategies defining the sustainability quotient of the industry.

Citing a recent instance, HoverTech International, a leading giant in patient handling equipment market has recently extended its product line of highly breathable HoverMatt Single-Patient Use, specifically designed for pressure injury prevention.

Reportedly, this advanced fabric technology infused air transfer mattresses protect patient skin by minimizing moisture buildup and heat transfer. Allegedly, with HoverMatt SPU, the caregivers can very smoothly turn, transfer, and position patients without much straining or lifting, given the fact there is a cushion of air beneath the inflated device which claims to reduce the pressure required to move the patient by almost 80% -90%. Experts have been already raving about the new product claiming that it to disrupt the conventional patient handling equipment industry.

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U.S. Patient Handling Equipment Market size, By Product, 20132024 (USD Million)

Browse key industry insights spread across 125 pages with 102 market data tables & 10 figures & charts from this 2017 report Patient Handling Equipment Market in detail along with the table of contents at: https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/patient-handling-equipment-market Speaking along the similar lines, mobility assistance, unquestionably, is one of the lucrative application arenas of patient handling equipment market. The growing percentage of the geriatric and disabled population, who are constantly in need of walking assistance such as wheelchairs, crutches, is bound to considerably boost the market demand in the coming years. As per a report put forth by Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in U.S., almost one out of five adults are challenged with a physical disability. The study further depicted that the most common type of functional disability is mobility limitation- which is reported to be found in almost one in eight adults.

The shocking prevalence of mobility disorder has prompted manufacturers to come up with advanced systems, which by extension is creating lucrative growth avenues for patient handling equipment industry. As per estimates, mobility assistance sector procured a major chunk of the overall patient handling equipment market share in 2016. In tandem with the technological advancements, favorable reimbursement policies for these equipment would complement the business growth in coming years.

One of the major reasons for U.S. to become the favorite spot for patient handling equipment market investors can be quite comprehended from the aforementioned statistic with regards to mobility disability. Add to this, the nation has been rigorously 2|Page

participating in patient handling program that constitutes minimal lift policy. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, for instance, has implemented a safe patient handling program, resulting in reducing the workers’ compensation cost as well as recovering the initial investment on equipment. Considering the efforts that are being continuously undertaken by the U.S. government to reduce the equipment cost, U.S. patient handling equipment market is expected to witness a healthy growth over 2017-2024.

However, one of the major constraints that can hamper the growth of this business space over the ensuing years is the lack of proper training provision for the nursing staffs. Companies, nonetheless, have been increasingly undertaking significant initiatives such as patient handling program to combat the challenge. Driven by the increasing takeover of technology in equipment design, in tandem with its diversified application matrix, patient handling equipment industry is sure to gain remarkable proceeds in the coming years.

Table of Content of Patient Handling Equipment Market: Chapter 1. Methodology 1.1. Research methodology 1.1.1. Initial data exploration 1.1.2. Statistical model and forecast 1.1.3. Industry insights and validation 1.1.4. Market definition and forecast parameters 1.2. Data sources 1.2.1. Primary 1.2.2. Secondary Chapter 2. Executive Summary 2.1. Patient handling equipment industry 3600 synopsis, 2013 - 2024 (USD Million) 2.1.1. Business trends 2.1.2. Product trends 3|Page

2.1.3. Application trends 2.1.4. End-use trends 2.1.5. Regional trends Chapter 3. Patient Handling Equipment Industry Insights 3.1.

Industry segmentation

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Industry landscape, 2013 - 2024 (USD Million)

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Industry impact forces 3.3.1. Growth drivers 3.3.1.1. Escalating incidence of disabilities 3.3.1.2. Rising geriatric population 3.3.1.3. Risk of injuries to caregivers during manual handling of patients 3.3.1.4. Implementation of regulations ensuring safety of healthcare personnel against manual lifting of patients 3.3.2. Industry pitfalls & challenges 3.3.2.1. Insufficient training provided to caregivers to operate patient handling equipment 3.3.2.2. Difficulties in manual handling of bariatric patients 3.3.3. Growth potential analysis 3.3.3.1. By product 3.3.3.2. By application 3.3.3.3. By end-use

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Regulatory landscape 3.4.1. U.S. 3.4.2. Europe

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3.5.

Porter's analysis

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Competitive landscape, 2016 3.6.1. Strategy Dashboard

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PESTEL analysis

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