Bariatric Beds Market Size, Share, Trends, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

Global Bariatric Beds Market is Segmented By Type (Manual Bariatric Beds, Semi-Electric Bariatric Beds, Full-Electric Bariatric Beds), By Weight Capacity (500-700 lbs, 700-1000 lbs, >1000 lbs), By End-User (Hospitals and Clinics, Long-Term Care Facilities, Home Care Settings, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030

Bariatric Beds Market Overview

The Global Bariatric Beds Market is expected to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Medical beds that are specifically suited for people who are fat or overweight are known as bariatric beds. They are essential in giving these people the proper attention and assistance. Due to their height and weight, bariatric patients frequently have trouble feeling comfortable and secure in typical hospital beds. Larger body sizes can fit in bariatric beds, which can offer improved comfort, lowering the incidence of bedsores, skin disintegration, and other issues.

Wider sleeping surfaces on bariatric beds enable patients to move more freely and switch positions without feeling restrained. This may improve the general health and sleep while recovering. By enabling correct patient placement and mobility, bariatric beds can aid in the prevention of complications linked to obesity, such as deep vein thrombosis, respiratory problems, and joint problems. 

Bariatric Beds Market Scope

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Bariatric Beds Market Dynamics

The prevalence of obesity rates

The demand for bariatric beds is directly impacted by the rising global prevalence of obesity. There is an increasing need for specialised beds that can accommodate these patients safely and comfortably as more people become overweight or obese. Thus, the rise in obesity rates accelerates market expansion.

For instance, according to an article published in NIH, stated that, obesity is a complex, multifactorial, and largely preventable disease, affecting, along with overweight, over a third of the world’s population currently. If secular trends continue, by 2030 an estimated 38% of the world’s adult population will be overweight and another 20% will be obese.

Moreover, according to the World Health Organization’s report published in June 2021, about 40 million children under the age of 4 to 6  years were overweight or obese in 2020. One in five children and adolescents globally is overweight. Thus prevalence of obesity will accelerates the market growth. Globally, the geriatric population is increasing, and obesity-related health problems are more prevalent among older people. 

The market is further boosted by the widespread usage of bariatric beds in hospitals and long-term care facilities where the elderly are treated. Bariatric bed types that are more effective and comfortable have been created thanks to developments in healthcare technology. These advancements draw healthcare facilities and entice them to make investments in modernised equipment.

Restraint

While the bariatric beds market has several driving factors contributing to its growth, there are also several restraining factors that can hinder its expansion. For instance, due to their specialised design and higher weighing capability, bariatric beds are typically more expensive than normal hospital beds. For healthcare facilities, especially smaller ones with tighter finances, the price might be a considerable barrier. Bariatric beds may also need more regular maintenance and repairs than standard beds because of the added strain they experience. The total cost of ownership may increase as a result.

Bariatric Beds Market Segment Analysis

The global bariatric beds marketis segmented based on type, weight capacity, end-userand region.

The Full-Electric Bariatric Beds Segment From the Type Segment Accounted For Approximately 41.7% of Bariatric Beds Share

Due to its features and advance techological advancements drives the segment growth. For instance, bariatric patients often require larger beds to ensure their comfort and safety. Full-electric bariatric beds are wider and longer, providing ample space for patients of varying sizes. These beds are engineered to support higher weight capacities, reducing the risk of bed-related injuries such as collapsing or breaking due to excessive weight. 

Moreover, in June 2023, Innova Care Concepts advances full-electric bariatric care bed, it will be integrated at the foot of the bed, featuring a motorised wheel that uses sensors to detect the intended direction of the bed when moving. The device uses intuitive automation to automatically adjust the bed in the right direction to reduce strain and to enable caregivers to be in constant visual contact with the patient. Thus, the previously mentioned factors boost segment expansion.

Bariatric Beds Market Geographical Share

North America Accounted for Approximately 38.4% of the Market Share in 2022

The market in North America is expected to be driven by the rising life expectancy in this region, which will lead to higher demand for home healthcare and long-term care services. Additionally, a combination of demographic shifts, healthcare laws, technology developments, and a greater understanding of the significance of offering suitable treatment and equipment for bariatric patients can be blamed for the rising sales of bariatric beds in the U.S. These beds are essential for protecting the health and safety of patients who require healthcare linked to obesity.

Growing spending on healthcare in the U.S. is also expected to accelerate technical developments in the healthcare sector, which is anticipated to fuel demand for bariatric beds. For instance, according to U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2021, U.S. health care spending grew 2.7% in 2021, reaching $4.3 trillion or $12,914 per person. As a share of the nation's Gross Domestic Product, health spending accounted for 18.3%. In addition to the above elements, the projection period is likely to witness increased utilization of bariatric beds due to favorable reimbursement policies, rising public expenditures on long-term care, and expanding infrastructure for medical research.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Telehealth and home-based care options were more widely adopted as a result of the pandemic. Some bariatric patients may have received care at home, especially those who were at risk for COVID-19 problems. Bariatric beds for home use become more popular as a result. During the epidemic, hospitals and healthcare facilities saw an increase in COVID-19 patients. Many of these individuals had comorbidities, such as obesity, and needed intensive treatment. 

Bariatric beds were in more demand as a result of the growing need to accommodate and adequately treat these patients. The significance of patient comfort during the pandemic was acknowledged by hospitals and healthcare personnel, particularly for individuals who had severe COVID-19 symptoms. With its improved comfort characteristics, bariatric beds have become useful instruments for giving obese patients high-quality care.

Market Segmentation

By Type

• Manual Bariatric Beds
• Semi-Electric Bariatric Beds
• Full-Electric Bariatric Beds

By Weight Capacity

• 500-700 lbs
• 700-1000 lbs
• >1000 lbs

By End-User

• Hospitals and Clinics
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Home Care Settings
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Bariatric Beds Market Companies

The major global players in the market include Invacare Corporation, Medical Depot, Inc, Baxter International Inc, Stryker Corporation, Merits Health Products, GF Health Products, Inc, Span-America (Savaria Corporation), Transfer Master, Alu Rehab, Agiliti Health, Inc and among others.

Key Developments

• In December 2021, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has expanded its inventory of homecare beds with new Lightweight Bariatric Beds. To make deliveries and assembly safer and less difficult, the new beds include a frame that offers the same durability and safe operating load but is up to 100 lb lighter than current bariatric beds.
• In December 2021, Sizewise, a manufacturer and distributor of specialised hospital beds, surfaces, and patient handling equipment, was recently acquired by Agiliti. Sizewise offers several bed options that address the requirements of diverse patient populations, including cribs, beds with higher weight limits for bariatric patients, beds that are low to the ground for children at risk for falls, and beds that will accommodate parents co-sleeping with their children.

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