PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530028
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530028
The global pediatric wheelchair market size is expected to reach USD 3.34 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Pediatric wheelchairs are equipment that can be used to move a patient while another person pushes behind. There are many different features and attachments available for chairs, including cup holders, footrests, armrests, bags, totes, and pouches.
The market is anticipated to grow as a result of the rise in pediatric disabilities, the use of wheelchairs in pediatric rehabilitation centers in emerging nations, and advancement in wheelchair technology. Moreover, the availability of reimbursement for such devices and assistance from humanitarian organizations are expected further drive the market. For instance, according to UNICEF, in 2021, over 134,000 children with disabilities were provided with assistive devices, disability-inclusive products, and emergency kits through UNICEF-supported programs across 81 countries.
The onset of the pandemic adversely affected the medical devices supply chain. Children with disabilities were more prone to the impacts of COVID-19, as outlined by the Secretary-General of the WHO in his policy brief A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19. However, all those months witnessed high demand for patient transportation in-home care and other healthcare facilities as the disabled population was more vulnerable to COVID-19 and was forced to stay at home. Though the medical devices supply chain was affected badly and it was difficult to meet the increased demand, the industry managed to meet the demand successfully.