Factors driving market growth are rising geriatric population, increasing incidence of disabilities, high risk of injuries to caregivers during manual handling of patients, and the implementation of regulations against the manual lifting of heavy loads. Lack of training provided to caregivers is the major restraint to market growth.

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In this report, the patient handling equipment market is broadly segmented on the basis of product, type of care, end user, accessory, and region.

On the basis of product, the market is segmented into wheelchairs and scooters, medical beds, bathroom safety supplies, mechanical equipment, non-mechanical equipment, ambulatory aids, and others (stretchers, hospital furniture, and evacuation equipment, among others). On the basis of end users, the patient handling equipment market is segmented into home care settings, hospitals, elderly care facilities, and other end users (emergency medical services, long-term acute care, trauma centers, and nursing homes). The market, by type of care, includes wound care, fall prevention, critical care, bariatric care, and others (acute care and long-term care). The accessory segments in this market are lifting accessories, transfer accessories, evacuation accessories, hospital bed accessories, and other accessories (toilet seat risers, bathtub transfer benches, handheld showers, walker trays, walker platform attachments, and folding walker pouches).

Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the market in 2016, with North America estimated to register the highest growth. This is attributed to government regulations mandating the use of patient handling equipment in North America.

Major players in this market are Stryker Corporation (U.S.), Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), Invacare Corporation (U.S.), and Getinge Group (Sweden).