Global Patient Lateral Transfer Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Patient Lateral Transfer Market Outlook

The global patient lateral transfer market size attained a value of USD 486.36 million in 2023, driven by surging demand for air-assisted lateral transfer mattresses. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 to attain a value of USD 1,056.32 million by 2032.

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Growing Demand for Air-Assisted Lateral Transfer Mattress to Bolster the Growth of the Market

The market growth of patient lateral transfer can be associated with the surging demand for air-assisted lateral transfer mattresses. This type of patient lateral transfer requires minimum force to transfer the patient, which reduces the risk of back strain or back injury. In addition, the soft cushion attached to the product reduces the risk of shear and tissue damage. It offers gentle and secure transfer, which minimises patient anxiety. Moreover, the product is likely to witness considerable growth in the forecast period, owing to the portability and ready availability, coupled with the air-assisted transfer option that is easier and quicker to use. Further, the growth of this segment is anticipated to be aided by the growing awareness pertaining to reduced compensation costs in caregiver injuries.

Asia Pacific Region is Projected to Account for a Significant Share in the Market Growth

The Asia Pacific market for patient lateral transfer is being driven by the rising investments by the major market players owing to the robust growth of the healthcare industry in the emerging economies of the continent. The market is anticipated to be augmented by the sudden increase in the hospitalisation of patients with special conditions, especially in India and China. Further, the market growth in the region is anticipated to be further supported by the rising geriatric population and the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and anxiety related disorders associated with it.

Patient Lateral Transfer: Market Segmentation

Patient lateral transfer is defined as moving a patient from one horizontal surface to another, such as from bed to stretcher, a bed to a wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, and wheelchair to the washroom, among others. This protects the patients from any kind of injury while transferring.

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Based on product type, the market is segmented into:

• Air-Assisted Lateral Transfer Mattress
  • Regular Mattress
  • Split-Leg Mattress
  • Half Mattress
• Slide Sheets
• Lateral Transfer Accessories

On the basis of usage, the industry is divided into:

• Reusable
• Disposable

The market segmentation on the basis of end user include:

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centres
• Others

The regional markets for the product include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

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Rising Application of the Product in the Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centres to Boost the Market Growth

The global market for patient lateral transfer is being driven by the rising applications of the product in the hospitals and ambulatory surgical centres. The rise in applications can be attributed to the safety concerns of the doctors and nurses. The transfer process of patients in hospitals and surgical centres can jeopardise the lives of nurses and patients by causing significant injuries and can also increase the risk of infection and cross contamination. Therefore, the rising importance of patient lateral transfer in the healthcare units in order to provide safety and security to the patients as well as the  healthcare staff is positively influencing the market growth. Furthermore, the market growth is anticipated to be bolstered by the rising demand for patient lateral transfer products in emergency units, intensive care units (ICU), and operation theatres in the following years.

Key Industry Players in the Global Patient Lateral Transfer Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global patient lateral transfer market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Stryker Corporation
• Haines Medical Australia Pty Ltd
• Arjo AB
• Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
• McAuley Medical, Inc.
• Patient Positioning Systems LLC
• Others

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.

Key Highlights of the Report