Global Patient Handling Equipment Market is likely to grow at CAGR of around 13% and will exceed over USD XX million by 2026.
Global Patient Handling Equipment Market
Patient handling devices are assistive devices that help patients, who cannot move by themselves by transferring them from bed or chair to other places where they need to go. These assistive devices are helpful in in hospitals and nursing homes and other medical centres. Patient handling equipment designed to help the patients with some mobility to the people who lack the strength to control their body movements. The mechanical devices that are used to manual patient handling based on an assessment of patient need mainly based on safety for the caregiver, the patient, and rehabilitation goals.
Global Patient Handling Equipment Market Overview, By Region
North America market held the largest market share in 2016, due to increasing geriatric population that requires assistance. The U.S. is the largest contributor to advanced technology for medical devices that are used to enhance the wellbeing and comfort of patients. The higher growth rate is expected from Europe region due to the several factors including implantation of safe patient handling programs that constitute the minimal lift policy.
Global Patient Handling Equipment Market Overview, By Products
Medical beds had the highest market share in 2016, due to the factors including advancement in technology particularly in ICU beds, increased number of critical care patients. Mechanical and transfer equipment is expected to grow at the higher rate in the forecast period due to several