Patient lateral transfer is repositioning device, which helps in transferring a partial or totally dependent patient between horizontal surfaces. It provides easy and safe way for laterally transfer resident with reducing the friction. The use of patient lateral transfer equipment could eliminate the risk of back injury caused by lifting patients during lateral transfer process. Lateral transfer devices minimize the manual lifting during lateral transfers of patients. It delivers a safe working environment to hospital staff. It reduces the possibilities of injuries and helps to increase the productivity of staff. Lateral transfer devices enhanced the quality of care by providing higher level of comfort to the patients.
Globally, the growth of the patient handling equipment market is driven by the increasing awareness about the musculoskeletal injuries in nursing staff and the level of comfort in patients. The European countries shows the low birth rate and higher life expectancy which result in increase in the number of aging people. It impacts on the cases of chronic and lifestyle diseases which enhance the growth of the lateral transfer market.
The study analyzed the European patient lateral transfer market based on type, end-user, and geography.
Products of the patient lateral transfer equipment market are air-assisted lateral transfer mattress, sliding sheets and accessories. Air- assisted lateral transfer mattresses are bifurcated by their types and usage. In types, it includes regular, split-leg and half mattress. By usage, air-assisted lateral transfer mattresses are available as reusable and disposable air-assisted lateral transfer mattresses. The air-assisted lateral transfer mattress delivers high usage in several settings such as critical care, emergency settings and operation theatres. It acquires the largest share in the patient lateral transfer equipment market as it delivers a wide range of benefits.
Major end-users of patient lateral transfer equipment market covered in the study are home care, hospitals, elderly care homes, trauma center and other. During the forecast period, hospitals contribute the largest market share in the patient lateral transfer equipment market. Growing patient population, government policies, rising aging population and increasing preference for patient handling equipment in the hospital drive the growth of the hospital sector in the patient lateral transfer market.
Geographically, the study is comprised of key countries such as Russia, Germany, Poland, France, Italy, Belgium, and the rest of Europe. Europe region is expected to show a substantial growth during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for lateral transfer equipment from the aging population, and rising awareness about healthcare in the region.
The key competitors of the patient handling equipment market are Stryker (Germany), Invacare (Germany), Antano Group (Italy), Stiegelmeyer (Germany) among others.
The study analyzed the European patient lateral transfer market based on type, end-user, and geography. Products of the patient lateral transfer equipment market are air-assisted lateral transfer mattress, sliding sheets and accessories. Air- assisted lateral transfer mattresses are bifurcated by their types and usage. Major end-users of patient lateral transfer equipment market covered in the study are home care, hospitals, elderly care homes, trauma center and other. During the forecast period, hospitals contribute the largest market share in the patient lateral transfer equipment market. Geographically, the study is comprised of key countries such as Russia, Germany, Poland, France, Italy, Belgium, and the rest of Europe.
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