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Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report

Patient lateral transfer devices are used to shift a patient from one surface to another surface i.e. shifting a patient from a bed to stretcher, bed to wheel chair, etc. Shifting a patient from one place to another can cause an injury to caregivers. Hence, varieties of patient lateral transfer devices are available in the market for shifting patients, such as draw sheets, slide sheets, transfer belts/ slide boards, turning disks, etc. These products can be used based on the condition of the patient.

In 2019, according to United States Department of Labor, the U.S. hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and illnesses, a rate of 5.5 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees. This is almost twice the rate for a private industry as a whole.

To avoid any injury and risk to both caregivers and patients, healthcare providers have started using patient lateral transfer products, which has increased the demand for patient lateral transfer devices.

The patient lateral transfer devices market expected to be valued at US$ 291.6 million in 2021, and it is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period (2021-2028)

Figure 1. Global Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Share (%), By Region, 2021

PATIENT LATERAL TRANSFER DEVICES MARKET

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Increasing hospitalization of obese and severe patients, which would subsequently increase the demand for patient lateral transfer devices, is anticipated to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 1999-2000 through 2017-2018, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.5% and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. These factors are expected to result in a high rate of hospitalisation which would facilitate the patient lateral transfer devices market growth.

Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage	Details
Base Year:	2020	Market Size in 2021:	US$ 291.6 Mn
Historical Data for:	2017 to 2020	Forecast Period:	2021 to 2028
Forecast Period 2021 to 2028 CAGR:	9.7%	2028 Value Projection:	US$ 557.5 Mn
Geographies covered:	North America: U.S. and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific Middle East: GCC Countries, Israel, and Rest of Middle East Africa: South Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa
Segments covered:	By Product Type: Air-assisted Transfer Mattress (Regular Air-assisted Patient Lateral Transfer Mattresses, Split-leg Air-assisted Patient Lateral Transfer Mattresses, Half Air-assisted Patient Lateral Transfer Mattresses, Reusable Air-assisted Patient Lateral Transfer Mattresses, Disposable Air-assisted Patient Lateral Transfer Mattresses), Slide Sheets, Transfer Accessories By Usage: Reusable Patient Lateral Transfer Products, Single-use Patient Lateral Transfer Products By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others
Companies covered:	Stryker Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Arjo, Handicare AB, Etac AB, Sizewise, McAuley Medical Inc., Medline Industries Inc., Samarit Medical AG, Blue Chip Medical, Haines Medical Australia, Scan Medical Co Inc., Wy'East Medical, GBUK Banana, AliMed Inc., Cantel Medical Corporation, EZ Way Inc., and Patient Positioning Systems LLC.
Growth Drivers:	Growth in the hospitalization of obese and severe patient Increasing incidence of musculoskeletal disorder and low back pain
Restraints & Challenges:	Lack of expertise in using patient lateral transfer devices and unavailability of trained staff to shift patients using these devices

Figure 2. Global Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Value (US$ Mn), By Product Type, 2021

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Increasing incidence of musculoskeletal disorders and low back pain is expected to propel the patient lateral transfer devices market growth over the forecast period.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the major source of injury to healthcare workers is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In 2017, nursing assistants had the second highest number of cases of MSDs. They were 18,090 days away from the work cases, which equates to an incidence rate (IR) 166.3 per 10,000 workers in the U.S.

Global Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market – Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

The number of surgical procedures drastically went down due to outbreak of the COVID-19. However, the number of elderly population hospitalization increased with severe COVID-19 infection.

A rise in the hospitalization of elderly patients has increased the demand for patient later transfer devices.

According to the CDC, on April 24, 2020, the rate of hospitalization due to the COVID-19, for people aged 65 years and older, was 95.5 per 100,000.

Global Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Restraints

The lack of expertise in using patient lateral transfer devices and unavailability of trained staff to shift patients using these devices are likely to hamper the market growth over the forecast period.

Key Players

Major players operating in the global patient lateral transfer devices market include Stryker Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Arjo, Handicare AB, Etac AB, Sizewise, McAuley Medical Inc., Medline Industries Inc., Samarit Medical AG, Blue Chip Medical, Haines Medical Australia, Scan Medical Co Inc., Wy'East Medical, GBUK Banana, AliMed Inc., Cantel Medical Corporation, EZ Way Inc., and Patient Positioning Systems LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The global patient lateral transfer devices market is estimated to be valued at US$ 291.6 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.7% between 2021 and 2028.

Increasing incidence of musculoskeletal disorder and low back pain is expected to propel the patient lateral transfer devices market growth over the forecast period.

Air-assisted transfer mattress is expected to hold the major market share, owing to increasing product approvals and launches during the forecast period.

North America holds the largest share in the market.

The lack of expertise in using patient lateral transfer devices and unavailability of trained staff to shift patients using these devices is likely to hamper the market growth over the forecast period.

Major players operating in the market include Stryker Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Arjo, Handicare AB, Etac AB, Sizewise, McAuley Medical Inc., Medline Industries Inc., Samarit Medical AG, Blue Chip Medical, Haines Medical Australia, Scan Medical Co Inc., Wy'East Medical, GBUK Banana, AliMed Inc., Cantel Medical Corporation, EZ Way Inc., and Patient Positioning Systems LLC.