Market Segmentation
Every year, cancer, neurological conditions, gynecological, ophthalmic, and cardiac disorders are becoming more prevalent. The treatment of these disorders may require surgical procedures, which increases the demand for surgical intervention, thus resulting in requirement of long-term care until recovery. For instance, the prevalence of cancer is rising, as per statistics published by the WHO. Approximately 8.2 million people die every year from cancer, which accounts for 13.0% of deaths worldwide. Moreover, there is anticipated to be a 70.0% increase in new cancer cases over the next couple of decades. In addition, over 100 types of cancers exist, which require unique therapy and postoperative recovery. Occasionally, a post-surgery patient is immobile for several days. In such cases, DME forms a key component in long-term recovery, offering convenience and support.
Growing healthcare expenditure is a crucial concern, and private players and the government constantly strive to curb these costs. With an ever-increasing prevalence of diseases and a baby boomer population, healthcare expenditure levels are expected to continue to grow during the forecast period. The growth of home healthcare as a cost-effective alternative to hospital stays is expected to serve this market as a key driver over the forecast period. The graph below highlights the cost-effectiveness associated with home healthcare establishments. Moreover, this is favored by payers as they aim for cost-effective services while receiving quality healthcare services.
Durable medical equipment is essential for people with disability to assist them with daily activities and help them participate in the community. It is one of the basic needs of mobility disabled people. However, mobility equipment costs are high and account for a majority of government and household expenses. With technological advancements in devices, their cost is also rising. Walking aids such as rollators and walkers incur servicing and maintenance costs as they are motorized and have braking systems. Increasing costs of durable medical equipment are expected to restrain the market growth. However, several government initiatives and insurance schemes are expected to help overcome this limitation.
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Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
Company overview
Financial performance
Product benchmarking
Latest strategic developments
Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance