The study focused on estimating the current market size for the patient handling equipment sector. Extensive secondary research was conducted to gather information about the patient handling equipment industry. The next step involved validating the findings, assumptions, and estimates through primary research with industry experts across the value chain. Various approaches were used to estimate the total market size, including top-down and bottom-up methods. Following this, market segmentation and data triangulation procedures were employed to determine the sizes of the segments and subsegments within the patient handling equipment market.
Secondary Research
The secondary research process relies heavily on secondary sources, including directories and databases such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and D&B Hoovers. It also encompasses white papers, annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings from companies, and publications from government sources. Notable examples include the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), US Census Bureau, World Health Organization (WHO), International Trade Administration (ITA), Global Burden of Disease Study, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These sources were utilized to gather information for the global patient handling equipment market study. The process aimed to provide insights into key players, as well as market classification and segmentation based on industry trends, down to the most detailed level. Additionally, it focused on significant developments related to both market and technological perspectives. A comprehensive database of key industry leaders was also created using the information obtained through secondary research.
Primary Research
In the primary research process for this report, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to gather qualitative and quantitative information. The supply-side primary sources included industry experts such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing and sales directors, technology and innovation directors, and other key executives from major companies and organizations in the patient handling equipment market. On the demand side, primary sources included pharmaceutical companies, vaccination centers, hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, and university researchers and academics. This primary research was conducted to validate the market segmentation, identify key players, and gather insights on significant industry trends and market dynamics.
A breakdown of the primary respondents is provided below:
Note 1: C-level primaries include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and VPs.
Note 2: Others include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.
Note 3: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2024, Tier 1 = >USD 10.00 billion, Tier 2 = USD 1.00 billion to USD 10.00 billion, and Tier 3 = < USD 1.00 billion.
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
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Market Size Estimation
For the global market value, annual revenues were calculated based on the revenue mapping of major product manufacturers and OEMs active in the global patient handling equipment market. All the major product manufacturers were identified at the global and/or country/regional level. Revenue mapping for the respective business segments/sub-segments was done for the major players. Also, the global patient handling equipment market was split into various segments and sub-segments based on:
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List of major players operating in the products market at the regional and/or country level
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Product mapping of various patient handling equipment manufacturers at the regional and/or country level
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Mapping of annual revenue generated by listed major players from patient handling equipment (or the nearest reported business unit/product category)
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Extrapolation of the revenue mapping of the listed major players to derive the global market value of the respective segments/subsegments
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Summation of the market value of all segments/subsegments to arrive at the global patient handling equipment market
The above data was consolidated and added with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets and presented in this report.
Market Size Estimation (Bottom-up & Top-Down Approach)
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall size of the global patient handling equipment market through the methodology mentioned above, this market was split into several segments and subsegments. Where applicable, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact market value data for the key segments and subsegments. The extrapolated market data was triangulated by studying various macro indicators and regional trends from both demand- and supply-side participants.
Market Definition
Patient handling equipment is the range of specialized medical devices designed to safely lift, move, reposition, or support patients during mobility. These devices, including mobility devices, medical beds, patient transfer devices, and others, are crucial in reducing caregiver injury risk and improving patient quality of care. These devices ensure compliance with safety regulations and support high-quality patient care delivery across healthcare environments. The primary end users of patient handling equipment are hospitals, home care settings, emergency medical services, elderly care facilities, residential care communities, trauma centers, and nursing homes.
Stakeholders
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Healthcare Service Providers
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Patient Handling Equipment Manufacturers
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Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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Health Insurance Payers
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Medical Device Companies
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Research & Consulting Firms
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Vendors/Service Providers of Patient Handling Equipment
Report Objectives
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To describe, analyze, and forecast the patient handling equipment market by type, application, end user, and region
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To describe and forecast the patient handling equipment market for key regions—North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
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To provide detailed information regarding drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth
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To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
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To analyze market opportunities for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market players
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To profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies2 in the patient handling equipment market
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To analyze competitive developments such as collaborations, acquisitions, product launches, expansions, and R&D activities in the patient handling equipment market
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Patient Handling Equipment Market