Global Patient Lateral Transfer Market is valued approximately USD 243.3 million in 2019 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 9.1 % over the forecast period 2020-2027. Patient lateral transfer is a repositioning device or aid that offers a safe and easy way to laterally transfer patients by dropping the friction. Also, the device helps in many traditions such as during patient transfers it helps to minimize the risk of staff or nurse’s injury, decreases exertion that needed to transfer patients, minimize the time requires to transfer patient moderately to standard of care and offer a simple and relaxed transfer experience. To avoid back injuries due to awkward postures and forceful exertions, healthcare manufacturers and providers are significantly emphasizing on the use of patient lateral transfer devices. Further, the growth of the market is attributed owing to the high risk of injuries to caregivers during the manual handling of patients along with the implementation of regulation to ensure safe patient handling. In 2019, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance reported that around 34 million American are at risk of caregiver injuries through the home care services they provide. Also, as study conducted by the Ohio State University reported that 94% of caregivers reported musculoskeletal pain in more than one part of body and 66% noted this pain affected their quality of life. As a result, the need for patient lateral transfer is witnessed. However, lack of training provided to caregivers for the efficient operation of patient handling equipment is hampering the growth of this market.

The regional analysis of global Patient Lateral Transfer market is considered for the key regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Rest of the World. North America is the leading/significant region due to the increasing awareness regarding the benefits of safe patient handling, the presence of a large population base. Also, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to create positive outlook for the growth of the region. Whereas Asia-Pacific is also anticipated to exhibit highest growth rate / CAGR over the forecast period 2020-2027.

Major market player included in this report are:
Stryker Corporation
Etac AB
Sizewise
Patient Positioning Systems, LLC
Medline Industries, Inc.
EZ Way, Inc.
Mcauley Medical, Inc.
Air-Matt Inc.
Scan Medical
Haines Medical Australia

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming eight years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within each of the regions and countries involved in the study. Furthermore, the report also caters the detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, the report shall also incorporate available opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Product Type:
Air-Assisted Transfer Device
Slide Sheets
Transfer accessories
By Material Type:
Single Patient Use
Reusable
By End-User:
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centres
Others
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of the World

Furthermore, years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year – 2017, 2018
Base year – 2019
Forecast period – 2020 to 2027

Target Audience of the Global Patient Lateral Transfer Market in Market Study:

Key Consulting Companies & Advisors
Large, medium-sized, and small enterprises
Venture capitalists
Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Third-party knowledge providers
Investment bankers
Investors