Patient Lateral Transfer Market size is expected to cross USD 2 billion by the end of 2035, witnessing around 9% CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2023 – 2035. In the year 2022, the industry size of patient lateral transfer was USD 950 Million. The reason behind the growth is impelled by the increasing rate of hospitalization caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of industries across the globe were adversely affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Patient lateral transfer equipment emerged as a safe and effective option to transfer patients after lockdowns were implemented and social distances were mandated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since February 2020, 4,226 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the United States, 31% of which have been hospitalized, 45% hospitalized in intensive care units, and 53% died.
The increasing rates of work injuries in hospitals are believed to fuel market growth. For instance, health professionals are exposed to a variety of occupational dangers, slips, stumbles, and falls which lead to dislocation, and shoulder strain injuries which lower their ability to perform tasks such as lifting, and transferring. This may result in higher demand for patient lateral transfer services. It was observed that over the last few years, workers in U.S. hospitals recorded roughly 7.8% of work-related injuries by the end of 2020.
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Challenges
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2022 |
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Forecast Year |
2023-2035 |
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CAGR |
~9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2022) |
~ USD 950 Million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
~ USD 2 Billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Product (Air Assisted Transfer Mattresses, Regular Mattresses, Split Legs Mattresses, Half Legs Mattresses)
The regular mattresses segment is set to garner a notable share in the near future owing to its wide range of advantages and high level of utilization in various domains that consist of emergency settings, critical care, operation theatres, and many more. They enhance the overall transfer experience and patient comfort by reducing physical strain.
End-User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
The hospital segment is estimated to gain a robust market share in the coming years owing to the growing number of surgeries performed in hospitals. After surgery, most patients stay in the hospital for several days as they require close monitoring and specialized care. This may increase the demand for patient lateral transfer as patients are frequently moved from the operating room to recovery rooms within the hospital premises. For instance, over 300 million major surgeries are performed annually worldwide; approximately 45 million of these take place in the United States and 22 million in Europe. There is an increasing shift towards ambulatory surgical centers too across the world as a result of increasing operating room procedures as well as costly inpatient stays.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
North America market is predicted to account for the largest share of 35% by 2035 impelled by the rise in medical tourism. Patients looking for affordable treatment are increasingly drawn to the possibility of medical tourism, and some of the top medical tourism destinations in the world are located in North America. Moreover, as more individuals travel to the region for medical purposes the demand for patient lateral is expected to rise since patients may need efficient and safe transfer services between airports, hospitals, hotels, and other healthcare facilities.
APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific patient lateral transfer market is estimated to be the second largest, during the forecast timeframe led by increasing healthcare facilities. Moreover, this may improve the transfer facilities in the region and may enable ease in transferring patients to the hospital living in less equipped areas in the region to access specialized treatments.
Author Credits: Radhika Gupta, Shivam Bhutani
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