PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672558
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672558
Patient handling equipment refers to assistive devices utilized in home care and hospital settings to facilitate the transfer of patients between various locations such as chairs and beds. These devices are specifically designed to assist in the lifting, transfer, and movement of patients.
The market for patient handling equipment, as discussed in this report, is categorized based on product types, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, medical beds, patient transfer equipment, and others. Patient transfer equipment is specifically designed for transferring patients between different locations, such as chairs and beds. The market is further segmented based on care types, encompassing critical care, fall prevention, bariatric care, and by end-users, including homecare, hospitals, and others.
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The patient handling equipment market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $19.18 billion in 2024 to $23.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased geriatric population, increased healthcare expenditure, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, strong economic growth in emerging markets and regulations favoring disabled friendly places.
The patient handling equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to healthcare infrastructure improvements, rise in healthcare expenditure, and rapid growth in the geriatric population. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on incorporating sensors and intelligence in wheelchairs to reduce the need for human interaction, investing extensively in R&D activities for the development of effective and innovative treatments, strategic collaborations to boost innovations, products and services that can establish category leadership, and adopting RFID technology to enhance patient experience.
The growth of the patient handling equipment market is significantly influenced by the increasing demographic of elderly individuals in most countries. The higher proportion of the elderly population is associated with an increased likelihood of hospital admissions due to the elevated risk of chronic and other diseases, creating a greater demand for patient handling equipment. The World Health Organization projects that the number of individuals aged 65 years and above will reach 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050. Consequently, the expanding size of the geriatric population is expected to drive the demand for patient handling equipment throughout the forecast period.
Anticipated growth in the patient-handling equipment market is driven by the increasing demand for hospital beds. Specifically designed for use in healthcare facilities, hospital beds provide patients with comfort, support, and safety. These beds are equipped with features such as height adjustment, head and foot elevation, and side railings, contributing to enhanced comfort, safety, ease of use, mobility, reduced bed sores, improved patient independence, and infection control. For example, in October 2022, according to gov.wales, a UK-based official website, the occupancy rate of NHS beds in 2021-22 was 81.2%, marking an 11.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The rising demand for hospital beds is expected to drive the growth of the patient-handling equipment market.
A prominent trend in the patient handling equipment market is the emergence of smart wheelchairs. Smart wheelchairs are power wheelchairs equipped with sensors, cameras, and a computer-based system as the primary processing unit, enabling them to perform complex tasks. Notably, significant organizations and researchers are focusing on developing smart wheelchairs that integrate sensors and intelligence, thereby reducing the dependence on human interaction. For example, in March 2023, Golden Technologies LLC, a US-based company manufacturing mobility and healthcare products, including wheelchairs, introduced new lightweight foldable power wheelchairs-the GP301 Stride aluminum folding power wheelchair and the GP302 Cricket carbon fiber folding power wheelchair. These wheelchairs are designed for individuals requiring mobility assistance, offering adaptability and ease of travel.
Prominent companies in the patient handling equipment market are placing emphasis on innovative products such as the Progressa+ ICU bed to drive market revenues. The Progressa+ Next Gen ICU Bed is tailored for the demands of critical care, addressing high patient needs and potential staff shortages. For instance, in June 2023, Baxter International Inc., a US-based healthcare company specializing in the development and manufacturing of medical products and therapies, launched the Progressa+ Next Gen ICU Bed. This bed assists medical teams in managing respiratory, cutaneous, and mobility challenges commonly encountered in intensive care units. Progressa+'s advanced features simplify patient care for nurses while promoting patient recovery, offering capabilities and features to support critically ill patients.
In June 2024, Etac Group, a medical equipment manufacturer based in Sweden, acquired Klaxon Mobility GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is intended to broaden Etac Group's product range by incorporating innovative power assist solutions that enhance mobility options for wheelchair users. The move is aimed at fostering collaboration for future advancements in assistive technologies, ultimately striving to improve the quality of life and independence for individuals with disabilities. Klaxon Mobility GmbH, located in Austria, specializes in developing mobility solutions tailored for wheelchair users.
Major companies operating in the patient handling equipment market include Invacare Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., ArjoHuntleigh Inc., Joerns Healthcare LLC, Handicare Group AB, Drive Divilbiss Healthcare Inc., ETAC AB, Gf Health Products Inc., Prism Medical UK, Guldmann Inc., Etac Limited, Arjo, Handicare (Xiamen) Co. Ltd., Linet Inc., Stryker Corporation, V. Guldmann A/S, Hill-Rom India Private Limited, Ottobock SE & Co, LINET, Malvestio, Ossenberg, Antano Group, Stiegelmeyer, Mangar Health, Lojer Oy, KNESTEL Technologie & Elektronik GmbH, Imaxdi, Karma, Reac Poland Sp.Zoo, Paramount Bed Holdings, Umano Medical, MEDITEK, AGA Sanitatsartikel GmbH, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Brumaba GmbH & Co. KG, medifa-hesse GmbH & Co. KG, UFSK-International OSYS GmbH, Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. Kg, OpeMed Ltd., DJO LLC, Hill-Rom Services Inc, Getinge AB, Sunrise Medical LLC, Benmor Medical Limited, Paramount Bed Co. Ltd., Drive DeVilbiss Sidhil Ltd., Medline Industries Inc.
North America was the largest region in the patient handling equipment market in 2024. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global patient handling equipment market report. The regions covered in the patient handling equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the patient handling equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The patient handling equipment market consists of sales of accessories, air lateral transfer systems, bed frames, commodes, patient lifts, stretchers, therapy surfaces, and transfer chairs. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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