The market for bedsore or pressure sore products is influenced by various factors that play a crucial role in shaping its dynamics. One of the primary market drivers is the aging population worldwide. As the global population continues to age, there is an increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions, reduced mobility, and longer hospital stays, contributing to a higher incidence of bedsores. The elderly are particularly susceptible to pressure sores due to reduced skin elasticity and prolonged periods of immobility. This demographic shift creates a growing demand for bedsore prevention and treatment products, including pressure-relief mattresses, cushions, and dressings.
Advancements in healthcare technology also significantly impact the bedsore market. Innovations in pressure ulcer management, such as the development of smart mattresses and wearable sensors, provide healthcare professionals with more effective tools for prevention and early detection. These technological advancements not only enhance patient care but also contribute to the overall growth of the market as healthcare facilities seek state-of-the-art solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Government regulations and healthcare policies further influence the bedsore market. Regulatory initiatives aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient safety drive the adoption of preventive measures against pressure sores. Reimbursement policies and financial incentives for healthcare providers who prioritize bedsore prevention also contribute to market growth. Compliance with these regulations becomes a key factor for healthcare institutions, influencing their purchasing decisions and driving the demand for bedsore prevention products.
The increasing awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the importance of bedsore prevention is another vital market factor. Education campaigns and training programs emphasize the significance of early intervention and proper care to prevent the development of pressure ulcers. This heightened awareness fosters a proactive approach to bedsore management, encouraging the adoption of preventive measures and creating a sustained demand for relevant products.
Economic factors, including healthcare spending and budget allocations, impact the bedsore market as well. Healthcare facilities may allocate resources for bedsore prevention and treatment based on their budgetary constraints, influencing the adoption of different products and technologies. Economic fluctuations and the overall financial health of healthcare systems can either stimulate or constrain market growth, depending on the available resources for bedsore management.
In addition to these factors, the competitive landscape within the healthcare industry contributes to the dynamics of the bedsore market. The presence of various manufacturers and suppliers offering a range of bedsore prevention and treatment products leads to competition based on product features, pricing, and distribution channels. Market players continuously invest in research and development to introduce innovative solutions, fostering product differentiation and addressing specific needs within the healthcare sector.
North America Bedsores or Pressure sores Market Size was valued at USD 2.60 Billion in 2023. The North America Bedsores or Pressure sores industry is projected to grow from USD 2.74 Billion in 2024 to USD 4.85 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers and are mostly found in the aged people and people who spend excessive time on the bed. Bedsores or pressure sores can be prevented and avoids by the support surface devices which mainly includes mattresses, cushions, special overlays, and beds.
Bedsores regularly create on skin that spreads bony areas of the body, for example, the heels, lower legs or ankles, hips, and tailbone. Individuals most at danger of bedsores are those with a medical or restorative condition that restricts their capacity to change positions, obliges them to utilize a wheelchair or limits them to a bed for quite a while. Expanding a large aged population and developing a focus on bedsores or pressure sores are the major driving factors that have increased the growth of the North American pressure ulcer device market.
Low-tech device portion represented the huge share in the North America pressure relief devices market. The strength of this market segment is significant because of prevention and avoidance of ulcer and cost adequacy. Foam-based sleeping pad, air-filled mattress, and gel-filled mattress, among certain others, are the low-tech devices commercially available in the market. Additionally, the increasing geriatric population all around also highlights the interest in pressure relief devices. But, technical or specialized complexity, a prerequisite of talented staff and the high cost of the gadgets are some of the elements confining the interest of pressure relief devices to some degree amid the estimated time frame. The growth factor of this market was upheld by a rising inclination among large patients for gel-filled sleeping pads, as usage of these beddings empowers simple repositioning on the bed.
Based on the treatment type the market is segmented into medication and device type. Medication is segmented into Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and topical pain medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are further segmented into ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and others. Device type is further segmented into the low-tech device and hi-tech device. Low-tech devices are further segmented into foam based mattress, air-filled mattress, gel-filled mattress, and others.
On the basis of Diagnosis, Hi-Tech Device is further segmented into kinetic bed, dynamic air therapy bed, and others.
On the basis of end-user, the market is categorized into hospitals and clinics, diagnostic centers, and others.
Key players
Some of the key players in the North America bedsores or pressure sores market are ArjoHuntleigh, AB, Covidien PLC, Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc, Invacare Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Talley Group Limited, Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. and among others.
North America Bedsores or Pressure Sores Market Share (%), by Region
Sources: National Electronic Health Records Survey, US. Department of Health & Human Services, National Center for Health Statistics
North America bedsores or pressure sores market is segmented on the basis of geographies or regions which mainly includes the US and Canada. North America dominated the market for bedsores or pressure sores with more than 40% share of the total market in 2016. Increasing awareness of bedsores or pressure sores with technically advanced products, rising interest for different propelled mattress influence the growth of the market in North America. For example; according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), around 2.5 million people in the US are determined to have Bedsores or Pressure Sores.
There has been increasing health care spending in the United States. As a result of the succeeding increased health care utilization, medical management of pressure ulcers costs the United States health care system USD 9.1 billion to $11.6 billion per year. Out of all the US spending on healthcare, pressure ulcer accounts for about 2% of the total cost of Medicare being the largest payer for all adult hospitalizations due to a pressure ulcer. The cost of pressure ulcer care is likely to increase exponentially as life expectancy increases in the future
Moreover, there has been increasing patients suffering from pressure ulcer in the United States. Patients visiting the hospital to pressure ulcer are 75% higher than admissions for any other medical conditions and the significances of pressure ulcer development in hospitalized patients are particularly dire. According to the survey conducted by Hill-Rom, a national and international survey of 104,485 patients, the overall hospital-acquired pressure ulcer (HAPU) rate was reported at 3.8%. However, higher rates of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer (HAPU) were found in patients in Spinal Cord Units with 10.7%, Critical Care Units with 8.6%, Burn Units and Respiratory/Pulmonary units with 7.3% & 7.2% respectively.
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